WHAT’S NEW IN 2024
- THE PLAYERS’ 50th Anniversary This year, THE PLAYERS will celebrate its 50th Anniversary and will have special merchandise and activations to celebrate the milestone with the community.
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The Intracoastal Club The Intracoastal Club will provide fans with an exciting new destination to relax and refuel while enjoying the tournament. This venue offers the perfect blend of sophistication and sport with abundant TVs, bar-style seating and the ability to purchase upscale food and beverage, including beer, wine and signature cocktails. Situated between Holes 12 and 13, this open-air venue provides incredible views of two of the most thrilling holes on the course.
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Renovations on Hole #18 It’s a subtle change, but one that is designed to bolster the already raucous atmosphere of the finishing stretch at TPC Sawgrass. A simple reshaping of the mounding on Hole #18 has opened up the sight lines to allow PLAYERS’ future spectators to see every shot.
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Top Dawg Tavern There’s a new top dawg in town—or THE PLAYERS food court. Top Dawg, located in Bartram Park, will be bringing your gameday favorites to TPC Sawgrass.
- New Executive Director Lee Smith has taken the helm as Executive Director for the 2024 tournament. Smith brings with him a wealth of industry experience having spent over 20 years with the PGA TOUR and as a PGA of America instructor.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, March 8
- Noon – 5 p.m.: The PGA TOUR Fan Shop is open to the public.
Saturday, March 9
- 11 a.m.-2 p.m.- Military Job Fair (see Community page for more information)
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: The PGA TOUR Fan Shop is open to the public.
Sunday, March 10
- 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Operation Shower (see Community page for more information)
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: The PGA TOUR Fan Shop is open to the public.
Monday, March 11
- Practice Day for professionals
- Course closed to the public
- Will Call Hours: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- THE PLAYERS Onesie Program: Every baby born in Northeast Florida during the entire week of THE PLAYERS receives a special onesie provided by THE PLAYERS.
Tuesday, March 12 – Military Appreciation Day
- Entries open at 7:30 a.m.
- Will Call Hours: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Practice Day for professionals
- 4:30 p.m.: Military Appreciation Day Ceremony begins
- 5:00 p.m.: Military Appreciation Concert
Wednesday, March 13
- Entries open at 7:30 a.m.
- Will Call Hours: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Practice Day for professionals
- All day: THE PLAYERS Championship Caddie Competition in Memory of Bruce Edwards – Closest to the pin competition at the 17th hole amongst all of the caddies.
- 9:30-11:00 a.m.: “These Kids Can Play” (see Community page for more information)
- 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.: Dream Day at THE PLAYERS; (see Community page for more information)
- 8-10 a.m.: THE PLAYERS First-timers press conference – Media have the opportunity to interview the PGA TOUR players who are participating at THE PLAYERS Championship for the first time.
Thursday, March 14
- Entries open at 7:30 a.m.
- Will Call Hours: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- First round of competition begins at 7:40 a.m.
Friday, March 15
- Entries open at 7:30 a.m.
- Will Call Hours: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Second round of competition begins at 7:40 a.m.
Saturday, March 16
- Entries open at 7:30 a.m.
- Will Call Hours: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Third round of competition begins at approximately 8:15 a.m., depending on the size of the cut (twosomes off No.1)
Championship Sunday, March 17
- Entries open at 7:30 a.m.
- Will Call Hours: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Final round of competition begins at approximately 7:33 a.m., depending on size of the cut (twosomes off No.1)