The Hilton Garden Inn® Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra, ideally located at the entrance of TPC Sawgrass, offers the Sunshine Guaranteed Package* from $99.00 per room, per night through September 30, 2009 with FREE freshly-prepared cooked-to-order breakfast and buffet, a $25.00 gift certificate for Cruisers Grill, and a FREE future room night per rainy day, if it rains more than .50 inches. Visit the Hilton Garden Inn to learn more and book now with code P3. *Terms and conditions may apply.
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club - a northeast Florida landmark since 1928, this AAA Five-Diamond oceanfront resort has graciously welcomed three generations of guests. 250 luxurious rooms, Atlantic surf, beach, pools, golf, tennis, gym, spa and fine dining. July/Aug room rates start at $149, June rates start at $179. Visit Ponte Vedra Inn & Club for more information.
The First Annual Relay for Life Take A Swing at Cancer Golf Tournament will be held at Amelia River Golf Club on Friday, July 17, 2009. 9AM Shotgun Start. Includes continental breakfast, driving range, awards luncheon, & 18 holes of great golf. Contact Stacy Black at 904-491-4144 or blacks@aipfl.com for more information.
Package includes 3 Nights of Accommodations at the Sawgrass Marriott. Unlimited rounds of golf for two days on the Dye’s Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass. One Round on THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass, Home of THE PLAYERS Championship. Package is available from July 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009. Visit the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort to book online and enter the promotional code GOF. Price is per person, per night, based on double occupancy and availability.
May 1 - 31, 2009
Throughout May, the public can enjoy free professional golf instruction at World Golf Village’s Slammer and Squire golf course. These free 10-minute lessons are ideal for a variety of golfers, giving beginners an easy and casual program for a quick introduction to the game and offering avid golfers professional instruction on fine-tuning their game. For more information call (904) 940-6088 or visit The World Golf Hall of Fame.
Florida’s First Coast of Golf will welcome the best golfers in the game next month when Ponte Vedra and TPC Sawgrass play host to this year’s THE PLAYERS Championship. Sergio Garcia will defend his title against the game’s top names, beginning May 7th.
In addition to witnessing what many consider the 5th major in person, those attending this year’s tournament will have an opportunity to experience something new. Fans will be able to get in the action with this year’s new “Stadium Village.” This interactive experience will offer three golf simulators. Continue Reading »
THE PLAYERS Downtown Experience kicks off Wednesday, May 6th at The Jacksonville Landing with golf related activities in conjunction with First Wednesday Art Walk. Golf enthusiasts can catch up on the day’s events with live sportscasts and championship highlights throughout the day on Thursday and Friday and nightly entertainment in The Jacksonville Landing courtyard. On Saturday, May 9, fans can experience “Nine Holes at The Landing” complete with fee golf experiences including a nine-hole putting challenge and other interactive games, drink specials and food merchants. Live entertainment returns to the 19th Hole riverfront courtyard nightly.
Qualifying Rounds: Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19; Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26 Final Round: Saturday, May 2
The World Golf Hall of Fame’s annual putting tournament will again pit amateur golfers in Northeast Florida against each other for the title of World Golf Hall of Fame Putting Champion. The championship will take place on the Hall of Fame’s 18-hole, natural grass putting course and allow participants the chance to win more than $10,000 in prizes! Qualifying rounds will take place over two consecutive weekends; Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19 and Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26. The eight lowest qualifying scores from each weekend will advance to the finals Saturday, May 2. For more information of to register, call 904-940-4010 or visit www.wgv.com.
Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24
Look forward to “A Good Time for a Great Cause” when the ninth-annual charity golf tournament returns with all the Murray brothers and their celebrity friends to benefit The Guardian Catholic Schools. Caddyshack Restaurant at World Golf Village and continue Friday, April 24 with the charity golf tournament, an awards ceremony and post party. The tournament will consist of morning and afternoon flights on both of World Golf Village’s championship golf courses, Slammer & Squire and King & Bear. For event information, visit www.wgv.com. For sponsor or participation information, visit www.caddyshackcharitygolf.org.
Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26
The PGA TOUR STOP will offer its semi-annual tent sale, open to the public, Thursday April 23 through Sunday, April 26. The sale will feature men’s and women’s golf apparel, clubs and other golf merchandise at up to 70 percent off throughout the weekend. For hours and additional information, call 904-940-0422 or visit www.wgv.com.