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Ponte Vedra, Florida tees up return of Players Championship
Since 1974, THE PLAYERS Championship has wowed fans with the best golfers in the world.
Now in its 50th year, THE PLAYERS returns to Ponte Vedra Beach March 12 to March 17.
Last year’s PLAYERS was won by Scottie Scheffler, who triumphed in a 3-under 69 to win the richest prize on the PGA TOUR by five shots.
The tournament has had numerous notable winners like Lee Trevino, Davis Love III, Phil Mickelson, and Rory McIlroy.
Tiger Woods has two Players Championship titles to his name, while Jack Nicklaus is the only three-time winner.
The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach is as well-known as the greats that play on it.
It is the world’s first true stadium course.
It is best known for its iconic Island Green on the 17th.
The hole is notoriously difficult, once seeing 50 balls lost to the water in a single round in 2007.
THE PLAYERS Championship continues its commitment to the military with special tickets and events. The annual Military Appreciation Day festivities are on Tuesday, March 12t.
The ceremony will feature a performance of the Star-Spangled Banner and will culminate with a concert on the Island Green featuring multi-Platinum country star Cole Swindell.
The Stadium Course’s design considers the spectator experience and can accommodate 36,000 fans.
There is comfortable seating overlooking game-defining holes like the 10th, 12th, 13th and 16th.
Admission and parking tickets must be purchased in advance with admission starting at $30.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday admissions are $90-$100.
Tickets for the Deck are weekly and available Tuesday through Sunday. The Island Suite, Championship Club, and Intracoastal Club tickets must be purchased daily.
Parking passes are completely digital and purchased separately here for $15 on Tuesday and Wednesday and $30 for all other days.
Come for the golf and stay for Florida’s Historic Coast. St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches offer 40 miles of beaches, history, attractions, nature, recreation, and more.
Plan a trip at: Florida’s Historic Coast
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