THE PLAYERS Championship 1st Round 3-Ball: McIlroy/Schauffele/Matsuyama
THE PLAYERS Championship 1st Round 3-Ball: McIlroy/Schauffele/Matsuyama
3Xander Schauffele beats Matsuyama and McIlroy
Yes
3Xander Schauffele beats Matsuyama and McIlroy
Yes
T27Hideki Matsuyama beats McIlroy and Schauffele
No
T27Hideki Matsuyama beats McIlroy and Schauffele
No
T46Rory McIlroy beats Schauffele and Matsuyama
No
T46Rory McIlroy beats Schauffele and Matsuyama
No
Market Rules
Xander Schauffele beats Matsuyama and McIlroy
Resolves Yes if Xander Schauffele is determined to have won the 3-ball matchup among Xander Schauffele, Hideki Matsuyama, and Rory McIlroy in the 1st round of the 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship.Outcome verified from ESPN, Fox Sports, the Governing League, and Golf Channel.
Tie Resolution
If multiple participants are tied for the 3-ball lead at the end of the round:
- Yes payout: $1/N, rounded down to the nearest cent (N = number of tied participants)
- No payout: $1 minus the Yes payout
Withdrawal Rule
If a golfer withdraws prior to teeing off, all markets will resolve to fair market value.
Timeline and payout
Market openMar 11, 2026 · 5:35pm EDT
Market closedAfter the outcome occurs
Paid out5 minutes after closing
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