The second round of The Players Championship tees off at TPC Sawgrass with Maverick McNealy sharing the clubhouse lead alongside Lee Hodges after opening day. Both posted five-under-par 67s, with McNealy and Hodges holding the top spot as play resumed Friday morning. Justin Thomas, a former champion, also posted a strong start, while Rory McIlroy aims to rebound from a 74 on Thursday. Tommy Fleetwood and Scottie Scheffler are among the early leaders chasing the $2.7 million first prize. The PGA Tour's flagship event continues with 33 players still in contention for the season's richest purse.