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.
The Stadium Course’s 16th, 17th, and 18th holes are often called the toughest finishing holes in all of golf. These are the three holes the simulator invites fans to challenge. Those visiting the village can recreate Davis Love III’s and Fred Couples’ eagles on No. 16. Others will naturally be drawn to the famous island green at the UBS 17th Challenge. And a replica of the 18th green will allow visitors to putt for birdie, and their own championship.
In addition, for the third year in a row, Jacksonville will host THE PLAYERS Downtown Experience at the Jacksonville Landing. From the Kick-off Program Wednesday, May 6th, General Program May 7 & 8, and leading up to the Main Program on Saturday, May 9th. Golf fans will find the “Nine Holes At The Landing” (interactive golf games) food, beverages and an autograph session by PGA TOUR and Champions Tour members.
In addition to hosting the PGA’s best every year, the TPC - THE PLAYERS Stadium Course host’s guests seeking a stay and play vacation experience. That’s right, you can play the same course the pros play.
With its tournament like conditions the course has been ranked number 2 in Florida and number 11 in the U.S. by Golf Digest magazine. Located in Ponte Vedra Beach, the TPC - THE PLAYERS Stadium Course is located next to the Sawgrass Golf Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort, which offers multiple golf packages and features a full menu of off the course amenities, including a world class spa.
In addition to THE PLAYERS Stadium Course, the TPC - Dye’s Valley Course is one of the top courses in Northeast Florida. Designed by Bobby Weed and Pete Dye this course was originally designed for the Champions Tour. The course will prove to be a challenge for any skill level with its undulations on the fairways, sweeping greens and water that comes into play on every hole.
For more information on tickets or this year’s THE PLAYERS Championship, or information on how you can play the same course the pros play, visit www.Florida-Golf.org.