Name: Differences in course setup at Muirfield Village in second consecutive event
Uploaded: 2020-07-16T14:00:11.704Z
Duration: 143 s
Description: Tournament Referee Ken Tackett discusses and walks us through the back-nine setup for the Workday Charity Open and 2020 Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, both contested at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio.

J.J. Spaun was close to quitting golf entirely in 2024. After an attitude shift and rededication to the game, Spaun had the best year of his career the following season. The 35-year-old reflects on his journey and turning point, including his solo-second finish at THE PLAYERS Championship and U.S. Open victory.

How J.J. Spaun turned his career around at THE PLAYERS

Check out some of the best golfers in the world take on the iconic finisher at the Pete Dye Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in this “Golf is Hard” compilation from the par-4 18th at THE PLAYERS Championship.

Golf is Hard | No. 18 at THE PLAYERS

Prior to the 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship, Ludvig Åberg walks the par-5 11th hole with the men’s golf team from Texas Tech, his alma mater. He talks to the team about tournaments, course strategy and college golf memories.

Ludvig Åberg spends morning with Texas Tech men's golf team before THE PLAYERS

Prior to the 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship, Adam Scott shares a story from the week of his 2004 victory at TPC Sawgrass. After shooting a first-round 65, Scott and his now wife overheard a fan complaining about a “no-name” leading THE PLAYERS.

Adam Scott reminisces on memories from his 2004 win at THE PLAYERS

Prior to the 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship, Scottie Scheffler analyzes the complex test of the Pete Dye Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, discussing how the course demands players shape the ball both ways consistently to achieve success and how he appreciates the unique challenge of the design.

Scottie Scheffler on complex test that TPC Sawgrass presents

 Ahead of the 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship, Collin Morikawa talks about how he's looking forward to welcoming his first child and all of the preparations that are going into it.

Collin Morikawa on preparations for becoming a first-time father

Alexandra O’Laughlin talks with Jena Sims Koepka about fashion and her family’s return to the PGA TOUR lifestyle.

Jena Sims Koepka joins 'The Drop'

Prior to the 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship, Justin Rose reflects on what he's learned from his 20 years of playing TPC Sawgrass when it comes to approaching the challenging Pete Dye design, how he has learned to respect the course and the specific aspects of the layout that demand precise play.

Justin Rose on what he's learned over his 20 starts at TPC Sawgrass  

The 18th hole at the Pete Dye Stadium Course is statistically the most impactful in determining a champion. See what makes the closing 462-yard par 4 so crucial for winners of THE PLAYERS.

Course Insights: The Champion’s Hole at TPC Sawgrass

This week on "The Drop," Matt Every caught up with players to ask them which hole they think is the toughest at THE PLAYERS Championship.

TOUR stars reveal which hole they think is hardest at TPC Sawgrass

Prior to the 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship, Brooks Koepka reflects on how the iconic Island Green, par-3 17th hole at the Pete Dye Stadium Course has been his biggest hurdle to success in the tournament and talks about changes to the course since he last played. Koepka is set to make his first start at THE PLAYERS in four years.

Brooks Koepka on checkered history with TPC Sawgrass' iconic 17th hole

 Akshay Bhatia is living the dream at just 24. The three-time PGA TOUR winner shows off his car collection at his home in Florida.

Check out 24-year-old Akshay Bhatia’s incredible car collection

 Tiger Woods gets an immersive experience at the recently opened PGA TOUR Studios in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Tiger relives his iconic “Better than most!” putt on the Island Green at TPC Sawgrass at THE PLAYERS Championship in 2001.

Tiger Woods relives ‘Better than most’ putt at THE PLAYERS

Fourteen-time PGA TOUR winner Fred Couples analyzes his iconic eagle-birdie-par finish at TPC Sawgrass to secure his second PLAYERS Championship in one of the best finishes in the history of the event.
 

Fred Couples relives his epic 1996 victory at THE PLAYERS

Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun reflect on the difficult and nerve-wracking conditions they faces during their three-hole playoff at the 2025 THE PLAYERS Championship. McIlroy defeated Spaun to claim his second PLAYERS title and 28th win of his PGA TOUR career.

Rory McIlroy, J.J. Spaun relive epic 2025 playoff at THE PLAYERS

Rick Gehman joins the Golfbet crew at PGA TOUR Studios to dive into the stats and historical data to help you make your picks for THE PLAYERS Championship this week at TPC Sawgrass.

Golfbet Roundtable: Best bets to make at THE PLAYERS

 Ahead of the 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship, Tommy Fleetwood discusses Luke Donald's leadership style, how comfortable Team Europe feels with him and how the lessons he's learned from Donald could apply to a potential future Ryder Cup captainship.

Tommy Fleetwood on Luke Donald returning as Team Europe's Ryder Cup captain

 Ahead of the 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship, Tommy Fleetwood describes how he focuses on the process of improving every day, even after unlocking a new level of golf from winning the FedExCup.

Tommy Fleetwood on managing expectations after PGA TOUR win

 Ahead of the 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship, Collin Morikawa describes how the extra weight he gained in 2025 and holistic outlook towards fitness has led to speed gains and talks about his mindset on continuously improving.

Collin Morikawa on how he's gained speed

Ahead of the 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship, Collin Morikawa discusses identifying with Viktor Hovland's struggles with his game. He describes how he put in time and energy in the fall of 2025 to prioritize his health and invest in career longevity.

Collin Morikawa on resonating with Viktor Hovland, importance of building career longevity

 Ahead of the 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship, 2021 champion Justin Thomas reflects on his performance at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, how his thought process felt rusty and his reasons for making his return at a difficult course.

Justin Thomas on his return to competitive golf at Bay Hill

 Ahead of the 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship, 2021 champion Justin Thomas explains how he monitors weather conditions at events and how he judges wind direction at tournaments he's familiar with.

Justin Thomas on why his phone has six weather apps

On the final hole in regulation at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Daniel Berger decided to lay up on his approach on the par-4 18th hole at Bay Hill Club & Lodge. The decision paid off, as Berger came up clutch with a par to force a playoff.

Daniel Berger's crucial caddie conversation at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Go behind the scenes with Akshay Bhatia after he claims the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard for his third career PGA TOUR victory. Follow Bhatia as he reflects on the victory with caddie Joe Greiner and views his champion’s locker next to Arnold Palmer’s at Bay Hill Club & Lodge.

Mic’d up with Akshay Bhatia after winning Arnold Palmer Invitational

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy have won THE PLAYERS Championships for the last three years. Scheffler and McIlroy share their respect for each other and discuss the chance to match Jack Nicklaus for the most all-time wins (three) at THE PLAYERS this year.

Scottie vs. Rory | Chasing Jack

Check out the best shots of the week from the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard and 2026 Puerto Rico Open featuring John Daly II, Shane Lowry and Akshay Bhatia.

Akshay Bhatia’s near hole-out albatross leads Shots of the Week

Hear Paul Hodowanic's five biggest storylines and takeaways following the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard including Akshay Bhatia's clutch performance, Ludvig Åberg showing signs of returning to form and more.

The Five: Biggest takeaways from Arnold Palmer Invitational

After winning his third PGA TOUR title at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Akshay Bhatia talks about how special it is to win at Arnie's place, winning his first Signature Event, the state of his game and the outlook he has on the rest of the 2026 season.

Akshay Bhatia news conference after winning Arnold Palmer

Check out all the best shots from the final round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, featuring Akshay Bhatia, Daniel Berger, Rickie Fowler and Collin Morikawa, among others.

Highlights | Round 4 | Arnold Palmer | 2026

In the final round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Akshay Bhatia shot 3-under 69 to force a playoff with Daniel Berger. On the first playoff hole, Bhatia made par to win his third PGA TOUR title.

Akshay Bhatia’s Round 4 highlights from Arnold Palmer

After winning his third PGA TOUR title at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Akshay Bhatia talks about coming back from five shots down on his back nine to get into a playoff, the best 6-iron of his life on the par-5 16th to make a critical eagle and winning his first signature event at Arnie's place.

Akshay Bhatia interview after winning Arnold Palmer

After losing to Akshay Bhatia on the first playoff hole at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Daniel Berger discusses the takeaways after playing well at a challenging Bay Hill Club and Lodge, overcoming injury and contending for his first victory since 2021.

Daniel Berger interview after playoff loss at Arnold Palmer

Tournament Referee Ken Tackett discusses and walks us through the back-nine setup for the Workday Charity Open and 2020 Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, both contested at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio.