JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2006) – Northeast Florida will welcome golf’s best once again for the 2007 edition of the THE PLAYERS Championship, May 7-13, 2007. In 2007, the event moves from its traditional March time frame to its new dates in May. The dates aren’t the only thing new. The upcoming tournament will offer improvements to the course and a new clubhouse. There’s also something new for the fans, a new Web site for those interested in purchasing tickets, packages, and stay and play trips – http://www.movingtomay.com/.
Launched by Florida’s First Coast of Golf, a trusted resource for travelers planning a golf trip to Northeast Florida, MovingtoMay.com is a one-stop shopping option that gives fans an opportunity to purchase THE PLAYERS Championship tickets, book accommodations, and arrange for tee times.
¼br /> In addition, the site offers fans an opportunity to register and win a free stay and play package, including passes to the tournament. The grand prize winner and a guest of the Inside THE Players sweepstakes will receive:
• Clubhouse passes to THE PLAYERS 2007 Championship
• One-day PGA TOUR Golf Academy Experience
• Tickets to THE PLAYERS party on May 9
• Tours of the World Golf Hall of Fame and players’ practice areas
• Four-nights double occupancy standard accommodations at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine.
• Three rounds of golf for winner and guest at a Florida’s First Coast of Golf course
To experience the 2007 THE PLAYERS Championship, vacationers can simply visit www.MovingtoMay.com on the Web.¼br /> While experiencing the tournament, golf fans can experience all that Florida’s First Coast of Golf has to offer in way of golf and accommodations. Courses feature layouts ranging from ocean links to pine forest, designed by the greats like Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Bobby Weed, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Donald Ross. Accommodation styles range from deluxe hotel rooms to ocean villas to four-bedroom golf course homes. In addition to golf, vacationers can take advantage of spa experiences, beach time, water sports, nature activities or simply lounging by a sparkling blue pool.