Jacksonville Beach is a versatile vacation destination because it has everything from nature walks to the best shopping in the south to the Players Championship golf tournament! Those who love the sport and are invested in golf will love this golf tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, and your vacation will be an exercise in luxury when you stay at a Lancelot’s Castles Jacksonville Beach rental.
The Jacksonville golf tournament is famous for its year-round support to non-profit organizations across Northeast Florida and the intensive gameplay witnessed each year. The Players Championship golf tournament is one you don’t want to miss!
Here’s everything you need to know about this tournament and the best places to stay while you’re in town.
About The Tournament
The Players Championship golf tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, began in 1974. Jack Nicklaus won the first tournament, followed up with further victories in 1976 and 1978. This tournament has seen many of the biggest names in golf history, including Lanny Wadkins, Lee Trevino, and Raymond Floyd.
This tournament is part of the PGA tours and, while not being a major tour, is often considered the next most prestigious event in golf. Multiple charity organizations are supported by the Players Championship golf tournament, including the Pace Center for Girls and Nemours Children’s Health. Millions of dollars have been raised and donated through this tournament to charities that support and strengthen the lives of citizens and communities throughout Northeast Florida.
About The Course
The Players Stadium Course is situated in Ponte Verde Beach, FL, and gorgeous palm trees surround this 18-hole course. Lateral water hazards, grass bunkers, and sand pits await errant drives on the course. A wall of trees typically protects one side of the course.
This course is set up to demand accuracy from the tee. There are elevations and obstacles to account for as you drive your ball to the hole. Awkward and uneven lies present a unique challenge to players on this course and increase the need for a player to be acutely aware of the course’s intricacies in order to maintain the accuracy of their drives.
Past Champions
Some of the most famous golf players in history have won this golf tournament in Jacksonville, Florida. Big names such as Jack Nicklaus, Lanny Wadkins, Raymond Floyd, and Lee Trevino enjoyed victories in the early years of this tournament.
In more recent years, popular figures in golf have come and conquered this course. Stephen Ames took the win in 2006, Tiger Woods won the tournament in 2013, and Cameron Smith was awarded the most recent victory in 2022.
This championship moved to the Stadium Course in 1982, which is where it continues to be held. After moving to the Stadium Course, this tournament has seen four play-offs in 1987, 2008, 2011, and 2015. The play-off in 2015 was particularly interesting because it was the first play-off to end in a birdie at the Players Championship.
Plan Your Visit
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