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Military Appreciation Day at The Players underway at TPC Sawgrass

Military appreciation plans for 50th Anniversary

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Every year, The Players Championship pays tribute to veterans and the men and women serving our country through its Military Appreciation Day.

This year, Tuesday kicks things off in a big way for the event’s 50th Anniversary. This year’s program will include complimentary ticket packages, fan shop discounts, and a job fair. The ceremony will feature a performance of the Star-Spangled Banner by Matthew Johnson, winner of THE PLAYERS National Anthem Contest and former contestant on “The Voice,” and will culminate with a concert featuring multi-Platinum country star Cole Swindell.

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Gates open at 7:30 a.m. for practice rounds. Military appreciation festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. Swindell will headline the annual military appreciation concert beginning at 5 p.m.

Military and veterans tickets have all been claimed for 2024.

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Tickets are available through The Players website, which will redirect fans to purchase through Ticketmaster. Current prices as of Friday afternoon are listed below and are standard stadium passes. Upgraded tickets are also available. General parking on Friday and Saturday is sold out and only available through verified resellers.

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