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Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images The Players Championship is often described as the ‘fifth major’ because of its prestige, world-class field, and the iconic setting of TPC Sawgrass. However, the debate over whether the tournament should officially be recognised as a major championship continues to divide opinion in the golf world. Two respected voices in the sport, Wayne Riley and Dame Laura Davies, recently shared their views on the topic.
Both believe the tournament is already one of golf’s biggest events without needing the major label. Wayne Riley explains why he does not want The Players to become a fifth major Riley made it clear that golf should keep its traditional structure of four major championships. While acknowledging the importance of The Players , he believes adding another major would be unnecessary.
“I don’t want another major. I am very happy with four. This is a huge championship.
Why make it a fifth? ” Riley said on Sky Sports . Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images “It’s The Players.
That is what it is. I am a traditionalist, I really am. It’s right up there, it’s the next best.