Should the Players Become Golf’s Fifth Major? Paige Spiranac Gives Her Strong Verdict

Major championships hold a special place in one’s heart, be it a fan or a player. Set apart from all other regular events, each major boasts a long and impressive history. Naturally, over the years, the golf world has formed a bond with these major titles.

As a result, debates about the Players Championship being a fifth major have often been shut down. This includes Paige Spiranac, who is against the idea of the Players becoming a major.

What does Paige Spiranac have to say about the Players being the 5th major?

While revealing her picks for the Players, Spiranac briefly addressed the topic. Though she kept the focus brief, her opinion was clear. “It should not be a fifth major,” Spiranac said. “It should never even be discussed about being the fifth major.”

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Though fans mainly focused on Spiranac’s picks, the Players Championship debate has been around for some time. In some cases, people state that the Players is not a major, because it simply is not one. Additionally, if people did see the Players Championship as a major, they would prioritize playing in it.

However, as it continues to remain a regular-season event, fans can easily prioritize other events if they want to. What does make the Players special, however, is the massive price pool. The entire sum of money available totals up to $20 million, out of which is $3.6 million is given to the winner.

What were Paige Spiranac’s picks for the Players?

That being said, Spiranac chose Brooks Koepka as the star of the show. Koepka, who has never won a Players before, does have a realistic shot at winning this year. Si Woo Kim and Tyrell Hatton were some of the other picks made by Spiranac.

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Fans seemed to try out her picks. Many even stated that while the process might be slow, one should trust her. After all, Paige is a retired golfer, and she certainly knows the game.

What do you think about the Players? Are you of the same opinion as Spiranac? Let us know in the comments below.