Photo gallery: Scenes from the final round of The Players Championship
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from the final round of The Players ChampionshipNews4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture the final round in this photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out action from Sunday’s round.
Retirees turn golf tours into lifelines for local veterans
Read full article: Retirees turn golf tours into lifelines for local veteransAt TPC Sawgrass, a group of about 50 retirees known as the TPC Sawgrass Storytellers lead tours through the clubhouse and golf course, collecting tips which they donate to local charities.
Man accused in Ponte Vedra Beach double murder shooting has been arrested more than 20 times
Read full article: Man accused in Ponte Vedra Beach double murder shooting has been arrested more than 20 timesThe man accused of fatally shooting two people in a Walgreens parking lot not far from The Players Championship has been in and out of jail 27 times, according to his criminal record.
Sights, sounds and notables from The Players: Tourney has evolved in a big way over last 25 years
Read full article: Sights, sounds and notables from The Players: Tourney has evolved in a big way over last 25 yearsSights, sounds and notables of the 52nd Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, which wrapped up Sunday by Cameron Young winning by a stroke.
‘A great way to showcase Ponte Vedra’: Many engagement celebrations highlight final day at TPC Sawgrass
Read full article: ‘A great way to showcase Ponte Vedra’: Many engagement celebrations highlight final day at TPC SawgrassThe final day of the tournament also drew spectators from across the globe.
‘We were appalled’: St. Johns County residents shocked after 2 people were fatally shot near The Players
Read full article: ‘We were appalled’: St. Johns County residents shocked after 2 people were fatally shot near The PlayersSt. Johns County residents are on edge after two people were killed Friday night in a Walgreens parking lot near The Players.
Photo gallery: Scenes from Friday’s second round of The Players Championship
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Friday’s second round of The Players ChampionshipNews4JAX had Amber Milton capture the second round of The Players Championship in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the day.
‘Keep Fighting’: Jacksonville 4-year-old with rare disease meets Akshay Bhatia at The Players Championship
Read full article: ‘Keep Fighting’: Jacksonville 4-year-old with rare disease meets Akshay Bhatia at The Players ChampionshipA Jacksonville mom reached out after seeing my story on Akshay Bhatia. Her 4-year-old daughter Harlow has the same rare disease — Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Deficiency — that Bhatia’s niece Mia passed away from. They met him at The Players Championship this week, where he signed Harlow’s shirt with a message: “Keep Fighting.”
Suspect captured in Nassau County after 2 killed in Palm Valley Road Walgreens shooting in Ponte Vedra
Read full article: Suspect captured in Nassau County after 2 killed in Palm Valley Road Walgreens shooting in Ponte VedraA man accused of fatally shooting two people in Ponte Vedra was arrested in Nassau County just before 8 a.m. on Saturday, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.
Jacksonville’s sports surge this month expected to bring nearly $55M economic impact, boost tourism
Read full article: Jacksonville’s sports surge this month expected to bring nearly $55M economic impact, boost tourismA packed March sports calendar is expected to deliver a major economic boost to Jacksonville, driving hotel bookings and visitor spending as the region hosts everything from championship golf to youth sports and relay races.
How the grounds crew prepares TPC Sawgrass for The Players Championship
Read full article: How the grounds crew prepares TPC Sawgrass for The Players ChampionshipWhile the world’s best golfers finish their opening round at The Players Championship, another team has been preparing for this moment all year long. At the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course, the grounds crew works behind the scenes to make sure the course is ready for one of golf’s biggest stages.
Rain, wind threaten The Players tournament: Jacksonville-area weather forecast from News4JAX
Read full article: Rain, wind threaten The Players tournament: Jacksonville-area weather forecast from News4JAXNews4JAX's Katie Garner breaks down how afternoon rain and thunderstorms are likely to impact The Players tournament in Jacksonville, with strong winds, fire concerns, and a look at the ongoing drought and upcoming weekend weather.
Photo gallery: Scenes from Wednesday’s practice round at TPC Sawgrass
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Wednesday’s practice round at TPC SawgrassWednesday was the practice round at the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. News4JAX had photographer Amber Milton capture scenes from the day in this photo gallery.
Cold front to impact The Players on Thursday
Read full article: Cold front to impact The Players on ThursdayThe Players is in full swing at TPC Sawgrass and the first round of The Players begins Thursday morning. Will the weather impact the event? The answer is yes as a cold front will move into our region later in the upcoming week.
What fans need to know as The Players tees off with Military Appreciation Day tradition
Read full article: What fans need to know as The Players tees off with Military Appreciation Day traditionThe Players week is teeing off at TPC Sawgrass as the PGA Tour honors those who serve in uniform on Tuesday with the annual Military Appreciation Day.
Rain is finally on the way as drought continues to fuel fire risk
Read full article: Rain is finally on the way as drought continues to fuel fire riskRain is finally on the way for Jacksonville, with showers forecast to bring relief to ongoing drought and fire danger. Highs climb into the 90s before wet weather cools things down.
Tickets for Saturday round at The Players Championship sell out for 3rd straight year
Read full article: Tickets for Saturday round at The Players Championship sell out for 3rd straight yearPlanning on heading to The Players Championship on Saturday and don’t have a ticket yet? Time to hit the resale market.
Water damage inside Players by the Sea Theatre forces suspension of operations after fire breaks out
Read full article: Water damage inside Players by the Sea Theatre forces suspension of operations after fire breaks outThe Players by the Sea Theatre said it is suspending its operations until further notice after an “isolated fire incident” broke out inside the building.
Players notebook: Monday playoff information and Lee Trevino dishes on ‘Happy Gilmore 2′
Read full article: Players notebook: Monday playoff information and Lee Trevino dishes on ‘Happy Gilmore 2′Fans going to Monday's three-hole playoff to decide The Players Championship can get in free with their Sunday ticket. Plus, Lee Trevino talks about his role in iconic golf film and more.
To be continued! Players headed for Monday finish in a playoff
Read full article: To be continued! Players headed for Monday finish in a playoffFour days wasn’t long enough for The Players Championship. J.J. Spaun sank a tying par putt on the final hole to force a Monday playoff with Rory McIlroy at the Stadium Course. The three-hole playoff is at 9 a.m.
Weather is expected to be an issue during the final round of The Players. Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Weather is expected to be an issue during the final round of The Players. Here’s what you need to knowUnfortunately, Sunday is also the final round of The Players, and thousands are expected to be on the course to see who takes home the trophy and a record purse.
PGA Tour player Billy Horschel surprises veteran, service dog at The Players
Read full article: PGA Tour player Billy Horschel surprises veteran, service dog at The PlayersPGA Tour player and Ponte Vedra Beach resident Billy Horschel surprised a veteran and his K9s for Warriors service dog at The Players Championship.
Players Championship notebook: Friday tickets sold out; near-miss fuels Wyndham Clark
Read full article: Players Championship notebook: Friday tickets sold out; near-miss fuels Wyndham ClarkFriday tickets are sold out. Rory McIlroy talks about why TPC Sawgrass is so tough. And Wyndham Clark reminisces about last year's brutal lip out on No. 18.
Jay Monahan: Talks to reunify golf being bolstered by President Trump
Read full article: Jay Monahan: Talks to reunify golf being bolstered by President TrumpJay Monahan spent most of his time at The Players on Tuesday morning much like he’s spent the last two years at TPC Sawgrass, addressing the changes in the game of golf and what’s taken so long to bring the fractured game back together.
Military Appreciation Day at The Players Championship featured a ceremony, concert
Read full article: Military Appreciation Day at The Players Championship featured a ceremony, concertIt’s Players Championship week at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, and the best golfers in the world will be on the Stadium Course.
The Players notebook: ‘You’re killing, me Smalls’ and sights and sounds from a memorable 50th event
Read full article: The Players notebook: ‘You’re killing, me Smalls’ and sights and sounds from a memorable 50th eventThe Players Championship is in the books and the golden anniversary edition delivered a classic. Here are some notables, sights and sounds from the 50th Players.
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. Friday’s 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 Friday’s second round of The Players Championship
Read full article: Tee times for Friday’s 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. Here’s a look at when golfers tee off Friday as cut day looms at the Stadium Course.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - The Players Championship is making impacts, celebrating 50 years
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - The Players Championship is making impacts, celebrating 50 yearsIt’s a Ponte Vedra specialty that impacts so much of Northeast Florida -- Golf’s “Fifth Major” is celebrating its 50th edition. The Players Championship began on March 12.
Rickie Fowler signs young fans’ merch — even a few foreheads — at The Players Championship
Read full article: Rickie Fowler signs young fans’ merch — even a few foreheads — at The Players ChampionshipRickie Fowler signed young fans’ merch — even a few foreheads — at The Players Championship this week.
Behind-the-scenes tour: A look inside The Players’ massive Fan Shop in Stadium Village
Read full article: Behind-the-scenes tour: A look inside The Players’ 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.
‘This is a great week’: Businesses excited for people to pack out The Players in Ponte Vedra
Read full article: ‘This is a great week’: Businesses excited for people to pack out The Players in Ponte VedraThe festivities down at the Players Championship officially kicked off Tuesday, and Ponte Vedra Beach businesses were sure to prepare for the influx of visitors coming to witness one of the most iconic golf events.
After 2 years of turbulence, Jay Monahan focused on moving golf forward
Read full article: After 2 years of turbulence, Jay Monahan focused on moving golf forwardJay Monahan pulled up a chair at TPC Sawgrass and talked about the state of golf, something he’d done in a far more biting tone in recent years.
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. It’s the 50th anniversary of the event. Here’s a list of Thursday’s 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 isn’t headed to The Players Championship next week, that’s 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.
Countdown to The Players Championship is on: Tournament tees off in less than 40 days
Read full article: Countdown to The Players Championship is on: Tournament tees off in less than 40 daysNot long after Lee Smith arrived in Ponte Vedra Beach as the new executive director of The Players Championship, he found himself in a conversation with a local real estate agent when the conversation shifted to his line of work.
Jacksonville Humane Society gets $45K donation to promote literacy among young at-risk children
Read full article: Jacksonville Humane Society gets $45K donation to promote literacy among young at-risk childrenThe Jacksonville Humane Society received a $45,000 donation Thursday from The Players to help fund its educational outreach program, which works with various organizations to promote literacy among young at-risk children.
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, let’s take a look at some of the more memorable moments and superlatives of the event.
Players 2023: World’s top-ranked golfer Jon Rahm withdraws before second round
Read full article: Players 2023: World’s 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.
Increasing clouds tonight, rain chances through Friday
Read full article: Increasing clouds tonight, rain chances through FridaySunny skies and open windows today! A steady Atlantic breeze will keep the beaches a little cooler while inland areas warm to near seasonal afternoon highs. Cloudy skies tonight with increasing rain chances through Friday.
Going to The Players? Here’s 5 tips for Thursday’s first round
Read full article: Going to The Players? Here’s 5 tips for Thursday’s 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.
Sunny skies, a cool breeze and open windows
Read full article: Sunny skies, a cool breeze and open windowsSunny skies, a cool breeze and open windows. Clear skies with light wind tonight. Near seasonal afternoon highs continue tomorrow with breezy conditions, especially along our coastal counties. Rain chances return late Friday.
Warm overnight with more warmth Tuesday
Read full article: Warm overnight with more warmth TuesdayA warm Monday has led to a warm evening, and the mild conditions will continue into the overnight. Clouds will continue to develop tonight, with some fog possible in western areas. Expect morning temps in the low 60s.
Nonprofit helping veterans gets surprise donation from The Players Championship
Read full article: Nonprofit helping veterans gets surprise donation from The Players ChampionshipA local charity helping veterans transition back into society got a big boost from The Players Championship golf tournament. Five Star Veterans Center on Friday received a grant.
Charting golfers with area ties entering Monday’s final round at The Players
Read full article: Charting golfers with area ties entering Monday’s 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?
Record freezing start begins the bounce back
Read full article: Record freezing start begins the bounce backRecord cold with a low of 30°. Wind chills mainly in the 20s, even at area beaches. As the sun came up at 7:38 a.m. it was the coldest in Jacksonville’s history (for March 13th) the old record was in 1998.
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 tournament’s 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 Players’ prestige continues to grow after 40 years at TPC Sawgrass
Read full article: The Players’ prestige continues to grow after 40 years at TPC SawgrassThis year marks the 40th anniversary of The Players Championship moving into it’s 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.
