He'll face off against 27-time PGA Tour ... long distance from the hole. McIlroy's shot is from 139 yards and lands about 15 feet from the cup. It's looking like McIlroy will win his second ...

Scottie Scheffler aims to achieve a historic three-peat at The Players ... 3-wood or long iron low. The first part of Players week could be dominated by whatever transpires in PGA Tour ...

The Players ... "Long hitters win, or short hitters, there's been a good variety, the golf course does a great job of whoever's playing well, those guys are gonna have a chance." RELATED: PGA Tour ...