The 2025 Players Championship has marked its return to TPC Sawgrass in Florida's Ponte Vedra Beach as a total of 144 players are facing each other for one of the biggest trophies on the PGA Tour.Among the golf's top players is World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who is eying his three consecutive Players Championships. 2025 Players Championship: What to knowThe tournament has the overall purse coming in at a whopping $25 million, which includes $4.5 million that will be given to the winner as well as 750 FedEx Cup points, ESPN reported.So far, only six golfers have been able to secure a win more than once, while Scheffler is aiming to join Jack Nicklaus as the only three-time winner.The tournament runs from Thursday to Sunday. Fans can watch all the live updates on Disney+ and ESPN+.In recent years, Players Championships have witnessed big surprises, which includes the 2022 event, when Anirban Lahiri finished second by one stroke to Cameron Smith.Also Read : Meta secures legal victory against former employee over tell-all memoir2025 Players Championship: Key players to watch out forAccording to CBS Sports, here are some players to keep an eye on during the tournament:1. Scottie SchefflerWhile it is considered extremely hard to win a tournament for a third consecutive time, Scheffler aims to conquer the uphill task this week. Despite witnessing few ups and downs in recent times, Scheffler continues to remain a fan favourite and is the world number 1 at present. (Odds: 4-1)2. Collin MorikawaMorikawa has seen a total of nine top-five finishes without a victory since the last season. Morikawa is among the top contenders at the tournament and can emerge as a great fit at Sawgrass. His winning odds are at 12-1.3. Rory McIlroyMcIlroy has appeared steady this season and earlier navigated Bay Hill without any double bogey. The Players Championship is a big platform for him to prove his skills. He has odds of 10-1 to claim the trophy.4. Ludvig AbergDuring his debut last year, Aberg witnessed a perfect start and ended up being in the top-10. The Swedish is now hoping to navigate through the TPC Sawgrass and seems confident after winning the Woods' tournament at Torrey Pines. (Odds: 18-1)Also Read : Manhole blast at Texas Tech University causes panic, triggers evacuation, suspension of classes5. Xander SchauffeleYet another player that experts will keep an eye on is Schauffele. He remained at the forefront for most of the tournament last time before his chances were diminished by a couple late bogeys. However, Schauffele is marking a return post an injury at Bay Hill. He has a fair amount of winning odds at 22-1.FAQs1 Who won the Players Championship in 2024?Scheffler became the first player to win the Players Championship in back-to-back years last time.2. When will the final round take place?It is scheduled for Sunday, March 16.