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The Players Championship announces open auditions for National Anthem performers
Read full article: The Players Championship announces open auditions for National Anthem performersTHE PLAYERS Championship invites local Northeast Florida artists to audition for the honor of performing the National Anthem for their Military Appreciation Ceremony.
Rocco Mediate delivers with the putter to win Furyk & Friends event in playoff
Read full article: Rocco Mediate delivers with the putter to win Furyk & Friends event in playoffRocco Mediate missed a 4-foot par putt for the win, and then made from about the same distance on the second playoff hole Sunday to beat Bob Estes and win the Constellation Furyk & Friends on the PGA Tour Champions.
Furyk & Friends returns to Timuquana: What to know about the golf event
Read full article: Furyk & Friends returns to Timuquana: What to know about the golf eventThe Constellation Furyk & Friends presented by Circle K golf tournament returns to Jacksonville this week. The PGA Tour Champions stop is in its fourth year here. Hereโs what you need to know about the tournament.
The Players second-round notebook: Trevor Lawrence a popular sight; Scheffler hurting; Saturday sold out
Read full article: The Players second-round notebook: Trevor Lawrence a popular sight; Scheffler hurting; Saturday sold outThe second round of The Players Championship is almost in the books at TPC Sawgrass. Fridayโs round was suspended due to darkness at 7:30 p.m. and will pick back up at 7:40 a.m. on Saturday morning. Only one group remains to finish. Here are some of the sights, sounds and notables from Friday.
Jack Nicklaus makes a surprise appearance at The Players Championship on Thursday
Read full article: Jack Nicklaus makes a surprise appearance at The Players Championship on ThursdayJack Nicklaus, 84, who won the first Players Championship 50 years ago, made a surprise appearance on the first tee on Thursday.
Players first-round notebook: An ace at 17, Nicklaus surprises and potential No. 1 NFL draft pick
Read full article: Players first-round notebook: An ace at 17, Nicklaus surprises and potential No. 1 NFL draft pickThe first round of The Players Championship is in books. Some sights and sounds from Thursday at TPC Sawgrass.
Tee times for Fridayโs second round of The Players Championship
Read full article: Tee times for Fridayโs second round of The Players ChampionshipFriday is cut day at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy share the first-round lead after carding 7-under 65s on Thursday. Hereโs a look at when golfers tee off Friday as cut day looms at the Stadium Course.
Rickie Fowler signs young fansโ merch โ even a few foreheads โ at The Players Championship
Read full article: Rickie Fowler signs young fansโ merch โ even a few foreheads โ at The Players ChampionshipRickie Fowler signed young fansโ merch โ even a few foreheads โ at The Players Championship this week.
Behind-the-scenes tour: A look inside The Playersโ massive Fan Shop in Stadium Village
Read full article: Behind-the-scenes tour: A look inside The Playersโ massive Fan Shop in Stadium VillageThe Fan Shop is a massive, air-conditioned store under a 37,000-square-foot tent. The shop offers thousands of apparel and accessories, including its 50th anniversary collection.
Military appreciation event, Cole Swindell concert kick off festive 50th Players Championship week
Read full article: Military appreciation event, Cole Swindell concert kick off festive 50th Players Championship weekThe 50th Players Championship kicked off Tuesday in full red, white and blue fashion with its annual Military Appreciation Day.
First-round tee times for The Players Championship on Thursday
Read full article: First-round tee times for The Players Championship on ThursdayThe Players Championship begins Thursday at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. Itโs the 50th anniversary of the event. Hereโs a list of Thursdayโs first-round tee times.
No Tiger Woods in Players field, but tournament still has plenty of star power
Read full article: No Tiger Woods in Players field, but tournament still has plenty of star powerTiger Woods isnโt headed to The Players Championship next week, thatโs the bad news. The good news for area golf fans is that the field for the golden anniversary event next week at TPC Sawgrass is a good one.
All you need to know about the 50th anniversary of The Players
Read full article: All you need to know about the 50th anniversary of The PlayersItโs the golden anniversary of The Players Championship, one of the most iconic events in golf. Hereโs what you need to know about the 50th Players next week at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Brett Quigley recovers from double bogey to win Furyk & Friends tournament
Read full article: Brett Quigley recovers from double bogey to win Furyk & Friends tournamentBrett Quigley had to work a lot harder than he imagined Sunday to win again on the PGA Tour Champions. He recovered from a shocking double bogey with four closing pars for a 1-under 71 and a one-shot victory in the Constellation Furyk & Friends.
Furyk & Friends: PGA Tour Champions event at Timuquana CC continues to grow
Read full article: Furyk & Friends: PGA Tour Champions event at Timuquana CC continues to growThe third Constellation Furyk & Friends PGA Tour Champions event tees off Friday morning at Timuquana Country Club. Jacksonville resident Jim Furykโs event has brought big time golf to the area with another marquee event filled with stars.
Timuquana Country Club repairs 4 greens damaged by vandals ahead of Furyk & Friends golf event
Read full article: Timuquana Country Club repairs 4 greens damaged by vandals ahead of Furyk & Friends golf eventFour greens at Timuquana Country Club were vandalized overnight Thursday, one day before the PGA Tour Champions Constellation Furyk & Friends event was scheduled to tee off.
Why these South Korean golfers, not Team Europe, scored biggest win over the weekend
Read full article: Why these South Korean golfers, not Team Europe, scored biggest win over the weekendThe biggest winners of the golfing weekend turned out to be South Korean golfers Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim, not the European Ryder Cup team.
Ryder Cup preview: 5 things to know as United States, Europe resume rivalry
Read full article: Ryder Cup preview: 5 things to know as United States, Europe resume rivalryThe United States easily won the last event in 2021 at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin, but hasnโt won a Ryder Cup in Europe since 1993.
More details emerge on PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf merger
Read full article: More details emerge on PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf mergerA bombshell announcement Tuesday in the golf world has shaken up the sport. PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and Public Investment Fund governor Yasir Al Rumayyan spoke to CNBCโs David Faber to talk about the merger and the creation of a soon-to-be-named for-profit company.
PGA Championship turns into โBlockโ party with hole-in-one, unexpected performance
Read full article: PGA Championship turns into โBlockโ party with hole-in-one, unexpected performanceThe big hero of the weekend and the man who heard his name chanted the most was Michael Block, a teaching professional from Mission Viejo, California.
Jacksonville resident Jim Furyk named as captain of US team for Presidents Cup
Read full article: Jacksonville resident Jim Furyk named as captain of US team for Presidents CupLongtime area resident Jim Furyk, a 17-time PGA Tour winner, was named as the captain for the U.S. team for the Presidents Cup that will be played in Montreal next year
Jacksonvilleโs Kaitlyn Schroeder shoots 76 in first round at Augusta National Womenโs Amateur
Read full article: Jacksonvilleโs Kaitlyn Schroeder shoots 76 in first round at Augusta National Womenโs AmateurJacksonville native Kaitlyn Schroeder said before the start of the Augusta National Womenโs Amateur that she wanted to make some memories and play well.
Jacksonvilleโs Kaitlyn Schroeder looks forward to Augusta National Womenโs Amateur
Read full article: Jacksonvilleโs Kaitlyn Schroeder looks forward to Augusta National Womenโs AmateurJacksonvilleโs Kaitlyn Schroeder has won a lot of golf tournaments, but she admits sheโs never played in an event quite like the one she will next weekend at Augusta National, the home of the Masters.
Sights, sounds, superlatives from a memorable Players Championship
Read full article: Sights, sounds, superlatives from a memorable Players ChampionshipWith The Players Championship coming to a close on Sunday with a dominant performance by Scottie Scheffler, letโs take a look at some of the more memorable moments and superlatives of the event.
Can anyone catch Scheffler at The Players?
Read full article: Can anyone catch Scheffler at The Players?The world's number two-ranked player, Scottie Scheffler, is in a prime position to win his first Players Championship. Which golfers are the most likely to pressure Scheffler in Sunday's final round?
Heading to The Players on Saturday? Hereโs what you need to know
Read full article: Heading to The Players on Saturday? Hereโs what you need to knowSaturday at TPC Sawgrass is generally the best day of the tournament. Itโs always packed with more casual fans than any other day of the event. What should you know before heading out?
Players 2023: Worldโs top-ranked golfer Jon Rahm withdraws before second round
Read full article: Players 2023: Worldโs top-ranked golfer Jon Rahm withdraws before second roundJon Rahm, the top-ranked golfer in the world, withdrew from The Players Championship shortly before his second-round tee time on Friday.
A Local Look at The Players Championship with Billy Horschel
Read full article: A Local Look at The Players Championship with Billy HorschelSince its start in 1974, with Jack Nicklausโ historic victory over J.C. Snead at Atlanta Country Club, THE PLAYERS Championship has been one of the PGA TOURโs most coveted titles. Held annually in March, THE PLAYERS is one of the most anticipated tournaments on the PGA TOUR calendar, boasting not only the strongest field but also the biggest purse on the PGA TOUR. Additionally THE PLAYERS is able to provide year-round support to non-profit organizations throughout Northeast Florida that strengthen and improve the lives of citizens and communities.
Killer swing shoots one anchor up leaderboard in 2nd annual Morning Show Golf Tournament
Read full article: Killer swing shoots one anchor up leaderboard in 2nd annual Morning Show Golf TournamentIn honor of The Players Championship, our anchors took part in the second annual Morning Show Golf Championship โ this year taking on the greens at Top Golf.
Going to The Players? Hereโs 5 tips for Thursdayโs first round
Read full article: Going to The Players? Hereโs 5 tips for Thursdayโs first roundThe first round of The Players Championship tees off Thursday morning. Here are five tips to make your visit to TPC Sawgrass as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
All-News4JAX boys golf: Ponte Vedraโs Brock Blais shines in final season for Sharks
Read full article: All-News4JAX boys golf: Ponte Vedraโs Brock Blais shines in final season for SharksBrock Blais, the All-News4JAX boys golfer of the year, has been a major piece of Ponte Vedra's continuing tradition.
In second year, Furyk and Friends tournament gaining in reputation
Read full article: In second year, Furyk and Friends tournament gaining in reputationThe Constellation Furyk and Friends golf tournament tees off Friday at Timuquana Country Club. Itโs the second year of the PGA Tour Champions event, hosted by Jim and Tabitha Furyk. This year, the field will include David Duval. The Episcopal graduate played in the pro-am in 2021, but this year, heโs in the field.
PGA Tour Championship charity event takes place in Jacksonville all week
Read full article: PGA Tour Championship charity event takes place in Jacksonville all weekItโs time to break out the golf clubs and party shoes, because the The Constellation Furyk & Friends is returning for a second year at the Timuquana Country Club, and itโs one of the best parties of the year.
A hole-in-one trip: Reasons why the Upper Peninsula is the mecca of golf in Michigan
Read full article: A hole-in-one trip: Reasons why the Upper Peninsula is the mecca of golf in MichiganIn addition to delicious pasties, smoked whitefish, beautiful acreage, waterfalls and coastline, the U.P. does golf better than anyone else in the state.
5 ways to get a tee time on The Old Course at St. Andrews
Read full article: 5 ways to get a tee time on The Old Course at St. AndrewsWith St. Andrews fresh on peopleโs minds after seeing the images this weekend, one might wonder the following: How hard is it to play a round at the Old Course, the home of golf?
Justice Department investigating PGA Tour over LIV Golf spat
Read full article: Justice Department investigating PGA Tour over LIV Golf spatThe Department of Justice is looking for any potential antitrust violations after the PGA Tourโs commissioner suspended any players who take part in LIV Golf events.
As top PGA players bolt for new league, questions of sportswashing arise. What does it mean?
Read full article: As top PGA players bolt for new league, questions of sportswashing arise. What does it mean?The term has been thrown around a lot because of what people perceive is taking place with the new LIV golf league.
Experience key for Nease grad Auston Kim in her 3rd US Womenโs Open appearance
Read full article: Experience key for Nease grad Auston Kim in her 3rd US Womenโs Open appearanceAuston Kim, a 2017 Nease High School graduate, is no stranger to the U.S. Womenโs Open, teeing off in the major for the third time in her career this week.
Furyk & Friends looking to build on $1.17 million in charitable impact in 2nd tournament
Read full article: Furyk & Friends looking to build on $1.17 million in charitable impact in 2nd tournamentBy almost any metric, the inaugural Constellation Furyk & Friends golf tournament was a smashing success. In 2022, theyโre looking to do it even bigger.
25 years later: The shot that might have launched the legend of Tiger Woods, and changed golf forever
Read full article: 25 years later: The shot that might have launched the legend of Tiger Woods, and changed golf foreverIn addition to the storyline of it likely being Tiger Woods' first tournament since a car accident, this year also marks the 25th anniversary of his first Masters and major tournament win that forever changed the game of golf.
Chip by Robbie Higgins on final hole helps UNF win The Hayt golf tournament
Read full article: Chip by Robbie Higgins on final hole helps UNF win The Hayt golf tournamentRobbie Higgins chipped out of the rough to the right of the green, getting it to within a foot and tapping in for birdie to give the University of North Florida menโs golf team a one-stroke win over Charlotte in the annual Hayt at Sawgrass Country Club on Monday afternoon. The Ospreys and 49ers were tied through the first two rounds and just about needed a playoff to determine a champ.
Charting golfers with area ties entering Mondayโs final round at The Players
Read full article: Charting golfers with area ties entering Mondayโs final round at The PlayersNormally, it's the final round of The Players Championship, but weather postponements made Sunday cut day at TPC Sawgrass. The tournament had nearly a dozen golfers in the field with local ties to the area. How did those local golfers fare?
What you need to know about tickets, parking at the rain-delayed Players
Read full article: What you need to know about tickets, parking at the rain-delayed PlayersRain has made The Players Championship a mess, interrupting the first and second rounds. So, what does that mean for fans who bought tickets for those rounds?
Executive director asks for patience from fans at The Players as weather throws curveball
Read full article: Executive director asks for patience from fans at The Players as weather throws curveballAs the weather caused a delayed start and a suspension in play for the first round of The Players Championship on Thursday, the tournamentโs executive director asked fans for patience.
Thunderstorm pauses play for 4 hours in first round of The Players Championship
Read full article: Thunderstorm pauses play for 4 hours in first round of The Players ChampionshipThe start of The Players Championship has been delayed an hour Thursday morning because of thunderstorms and heavy rain overnight. That might just be the beginning of additional breaks in the action on the way because of the weather.
Buckle up: Stadium Course awaits best field in golf as The Players tees off
Read full article: Buckle up: Stadium Course awaits best field in golf as The Players tees offThe Players Championship tees off Thursday morning at TPC Sawgrass without the two biggest attractions in the sport, but there's no shortage of storylines as the Stadium Course awaits the best field in golf.
The Playersโ prestige continues to grow after 40 years at TPC Sawgrass
Read full article: The Playersโ prestige continues to grow after 40 years at TPC SawgrassThis year marks the 40th anniversary of The Players Championship moving into itโs permanent home at TPC Sawgrass. In 1982, Jerry Pate fired a final round 67 to beat Brad Bryant and Scott Simpson by two strokes, taking home $90,000 and a set of wet clothes after he dove into the water at 18 in celebration of his win.
PGA Tour commissioner: All options on the table for Hall of Fame in St. Augustine
Read full article: PGA Tour commissioner: All options on the table for Hall of Fame in St. AugustinePGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan ran the gamut of topics in his Players Championship press conference on Tuesday, addressing things like a rival golf league, embattled golfer Phil Mickelson and the future of the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine.
Players Championship celebrating babies born during tournament week
Read full article: Players Championship celebrating babies born during tournament weekWhile golfers will try and avoid those bogeys at TPC Sawgrass when The Players Championship begins Thursday, babies who are born in local hospitals during the event will get special recognition from the tournament.
Going to The Players? Hereโs when the golfers tee off Thursday, Friday
Read full article: Going to The Players? Hereโs when the golfers tee off Thursday, FridayThe Players Championship tees off Thursday at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. Hereโs a look at the tee times for the first and second rounds of the tournament.
The Players: What you should know about this yearโs tournament
Read full article: The Players: What you should know about this yearโs tournament47 of the top 50 players in the World Golf Rankings will descend on TPC Sawgrass to compete for one of the biggest championships in golf. It's the week of The Players, and there are some changes this year.
Players Championship offers ticket enhancements for retired, active military
Read full article: Players Championship offers ticket enhancements for retired, active militaryThe Players Championship continues to focus on making it possible for active duty and military veterans to be able to enjoy tournament golf.
โNew beginningsโ: The Players makes $100K donation for Northwest Jacksonville park
Read full article: โNew beginningsโ: The Players makes $100K donation for Northwest Jacksonville parkWith the areaโs marquee sporting event just 50 days away, The Players was there to announce a donation of $100,000 to help revitalize the Clanzel Brown Community Center and Park in Northwest Jacksonville.
Longtime golf journalist, broadcaster Tim Rosaforte dies after Alzheimerโs battle
Read full article: Longtime golf journalist, broadcaster Tim Rosaforte dies after Alzheimerโs battleTim Rosaforte, one of the most prominent golf journalists and broadcasters in the country, died on Tuesday after battling Alzheimerโs Disease.
โItโs my reality:โ Tiger Woods says his days of playing golf full time are over
Read full article: โItโs my reality:โ Tiger Woods says his days of playing golf full time are overTiger Woods plans on returning to play golf, but โnever full-time, ever again,โ he said during an interview with Golf Digest on Monday.