The PGA Tour has stirred up a bit of controversy with the release of its promotional video for The Players Championship, set to take place in March. The event is an important one on the calendar, often used by players as a stepping stone as they prepare for the Masters in April.
The PGA Tour has stirred up a bit of controversy with the release of its promotional video for The Players Championship, set to take place in March.
The event is an important one on the calendar, often used by players as a stepping stone as they prepare for the Masters in April.
It always brings together a strong field and has produced some memorable moments, such as Rory McIlroy’s playoff win over J.J. Spaun back in 2025.
But there are those who feel that this year’s build-up has been a bit too much, especially with some of the language used around TPC Sawgrass.
Lee Westwood reacts to PGA Tour Players Championship trailer
The PGA Tour recently put out a trailer for The Players Championship, closing with the line: ‘March is going to be major’. The message seemed clear: the PGA Tour wants its flagship event mentioned in the same breath as the sport’s four majors.
This week, Brandel Chamblee went as far as to claim that The Players should be ranked above the majors.
That view has not been widely embraced. Phil Mickelson brushed off Chamblee’s remarks, and Lee Westwood also weighed in on social media, suggesting that there may be more behind the PGA Tour’s efforts than meets the eye.
“I wonder why they’re pushing this narrative hard again Josh. It’s almost like they’re worried. And why would you be worried if you’re doing so well and never been in a better place? 4/5 majors in the US doesn’t sound very good for the growth of golf in the rest of the world does it?” he questioned on X.
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Westwood has been a consistent presence on social media recently and has also been vocal in his support of LIV Golf.
And while he raises some valid points, suggesting that the PGA Tour is acting out of fear seems like a stretch.
The tour is currently undergoing changes under Brian Rolapp and the Future Competitions Committee as they look to reshape its structure for the future.
With that in mind, it makes sense for them to promote The Players Championship as much as possible, especially since they do not have control over the major championships themselves.
Apart from those four majors and perhaps the Ryder Cup, TPC Sawgrass stands out as one of the game’s most respected events. Still, Westwood doesn’t seem ready to acknowledge that just yet.
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