Going home early is always disappointing when you’re playing on the PGA Tour. Going home early in one of the biggest events of the year with $25 million on the line and a tractor-trailer FedEx Cup points available is even more frustrating.

Rory McIlroy continues to sit on the front page of the leaderboard, but TPC Sawgrass still finds ways to put its claws into him at The PLAYERS Championship.

There were nine players tied for the course record prior to the 2023 playing of the Players. Now there's two guys tied for the mark.

Justin Thomas, who charged on Friday in the Players Championship with a record-tying 62, spoke a lot after the second round about his attitude and focus. On Saturday, that will be heavily put to the test as the wind howls at TPC Sawgrass.

The 51st edition of The Players Championship continues Saturday on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. A cut was made to 72 players with Akshay Bhatia and Min Woo Lee leading the way at 11 under par. Here’s a look at the full pairings and tee times for the third round in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida:

Justin Thomas shot a 10-under-par round of 62 in the second round of The Players Championship, tying the TPC Sawgrass course record.

Measuring less than 150 yards, it strikes fear into those who challenge the island green during the Players Championship.