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Scottie Scheffler becomes first golfer to win back-to-back Players Championships

For the first time in its 50 years of competition, The Players Championship crowned a repeat champion, and his name is Scottie Scheffler.

Fighting through neck pain and challenging the PGA Tour's best amid the pitfalls of the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, Scheffler triumphed in a gripping four-way battle ahead of Xander Schauffele, Wyndham Clark and Brian Harman in Sunday's final round.

Clark nearly forced a playoff with his birdie putt on 18, but his putt lipped out.

Scheffler erased a five-stroke deficit with a final-round 64 and topped the field at 20 under for the tournament, becoming the first-ever back-to-back winner of the Gold Man Trophy on the golden anniversary of The Players. Clark, Harman and Schauffele each came in at 19 under.

The 27-year-old Dallas resident becomes the seventh man to win the Players multiple times, joining Jack Nicklaus, Hal Sutton, Davis Love III, Fred Couples, Steve Elkington and Tiger Woods.

Scheffler, who received treatment Friday and Saturday for neck pain that hampered his backswing and his ability to shape shots, began with an eagle on No. 4. From there, he added birdies on Nos. 5, 8, 9, 11, 12 and finally No. 16 to move into sole possession of the lead, closing with a par on the treacherous 18th.

The winning score was the lowest at The Players since Greg Norman won at 24 under in the 1994 Players. Scheffler's final-round 64 tied for the lowest for a Players champion, joining Couples in 1996 and Love in 2003.

Harman, needing a birdie at 18 to force a playoff, escaped pine straw to find the green in two but couldn't sink the birdie attempt from 17 feet, 4 inches.

Morning leader Schauffele had a chance to tie Scheffler at the Island Green but pulled a birdie putt left from 6 feet, 8 inches. He then missed right with his tee shot on 18 into the pine straw, leading to an approach that left him over 60 feet from the hole. His birdie putt rolled just wide right of the cup.

Clark, who had made birdies at 16 and 17 to close the gap, hit his approach on 18 to almost the same spot as Harman, 17 feet and 4 inches from the cup. His putt rolled around the rim and bounced out just when it appeared set to drop.

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2023 Players Championship: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times

The 2023 Players Championship, the PGA Tour’s flagship event, kicks off this week at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the Players Championship, including a full TV schedule, streaming schedule and complete tee times for the first and second rounds.

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The epic battle for the No. 1 world ranking continues this week at historic TPC Sawgrass. Jon Rahm currently holds the title, having reclaimed it with a win at the Genesis Invitational, overtaking Scottie Scheffler who had earned the top ranking following his triumph at the WM Phoenix Open.

Jay Monahan defends criticism of PGA Tour’s no-cut designated events

Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy , who began the year at No. 1, nearly took it back at last week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he finished T2. All three stars are grouped together for the first two rounds this week.

The Players is the fourth designated event in five weeks, but this one has an even bigger purse of $25 million, with $4.5 million going to the winner.

Golf Channel and NBC will provide TV coverage of the Players Championship and PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ and Peacock will stream the action online, with ESPN+ providing exclusive early coverage of all four rounds.

You can find the full list of tee times for the first and second rounds below, along with complete information about streaming the 2023 Players Championship online or watching the action on TV.

Tournament basics

What: 2023 Players Championship Where: TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. When: Thursday-Sunday, March 9-12 Purse: $25 million ($4.5 million winner’s share) Defending champion: Cameron Smith

How to watch the Players Championship on TV

Golf Channel and NBC will share TV coverage of the 2023 Players Championship, with Golf Channel taking the first two rounds and NBC providing the broadcasts on Saturday and Sunday. Check out the full TV schedule below.

Thursday, March 9: 12-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel) Friday, March 10: 12-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel) Saturday, March 11: 1-6 p.m. ET (NBC) Sunday, March 12: 1-6 p.m. ET (NBC)

How to watch the Players Championship online, streaming

You can watch the 2023 Players Championship online with PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ and Peacock. PGA Tour Live will stream exclusive coverage of the event beginning at 6:45 a.m. ET on Thursday and Friday and 7:45 a.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday, including featured group coverage all four days of the tournament. You can stream simulcasts of the Golf Channel and NBC TV coverage via ESPN+ and Peacock.

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2023 Players Championship tee times: Round 1 (ET)

6:50 a.m. – Robby Shelton, Austin Smotherman, Min Woo Lee 7:01 a.m. – Kevin Streelman, Denny McCarthy, Matthew NeSmith 7:12 a.m. – Byeong Hun An, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Doug Ghim 7:23 a.m. – Michael Thompson, Brendon Todd, Keith Mitchell 7:34 a.m. – Kevin Kisner, Nick Taylor, Corey Conners 7:45 a.m. – Trey Mullinax, Cam Davis, Tyler Duncan 7:56 a.m. – Adam Svensson, Joel Dahmen, Robert Streb 8:07 a.m. – J.J. Spaun, Chad Ramey, Luke List 8:18 a.m. – Russell Henley, Mackenzie Hughes, Brian Harman 8:29 a.m. – Emiliano Grillo, Mark Hubbard, Matt Wallace 8:40 a.m. – Nate Lashley, Troy Merritt, Kelly Kraft 8:51 a.m. – Aaron Baddeley, David Lingmerth, Ben Martin 11:50 a.m. – Kevin Tway, Russell Knox, Chesson Hadley 12:01 p.m. – Andrew Putnam, Maverick McNealy, Doc Redman 12:12 p.m. – Beau Hossler, Adam Schenk, Stephan Jaeger 12:23 p.m. – Lucas Herbert, Aaron Wise, Jason Day 12:34 p.m. – Matt Fitzpatrick, Viktor Hovland, Shane Lowry 12:45 p.m. – Kurt Kitayama, Will Zalatoris, Xander Schauffele 12:56 p.m. – Max Homa, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth 1:07 p.m. – Sam Burns, Cameron Young, Sahith Theegala 1:18 p.m. – Chris Kirk, Seamus Power, Keegan Bradley 1:29 p.m. – Sam Ryder, Davis Riley, Taylor Moore 1:40 p.m. – Alex Noren, Thomas Detry, Max McGreevy 1:51 p.m. – Joseph Bramlett, Justin Suh, Andrew Novak

6:50 a.m. – Danny Willett, Brandon Wu, Davis Thompson 7:01 a.m. – Adam Long, Hayden Buckley, Taylor Montgomery 7:12 a.m. – Tommy Fleetwood, Taylor Pendrith, Callum Tarren 7:23 a.m. – Si Woo Kim, Webb Simpson, Tyrrell Hatton 7:34 a.m. – Tony Finau, Tom Kim, Patrick Cantlay 7:45 a.m. – Collin Morikawa, Adam Scott, Rickie Fowler 7:56 a.m. – Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy 8:07 a.m. – Justin Rose, Billy Horschel, Hideki Matsuyama 8:18 a.m. – Nico Echavarria, Sungjae Im, Harris English 8:29 a.m. – Jhonattan Vegas, Peter Malnati, Ryan Fox 8:40 a.m. – Adam Hadwin, Patrick Rodgers, Greyson Sigg 8:51 a.m. – Nick Hardy, Eric Cole, Harrison Endycott 11:50 a.m. – David Lipsky, S.H. Kim, Tyson Alexander 12:01 p.m. – Kramer Hickok, Lee Hodges, Will Gordon 12:12 p.m. – Ben Griffin, Matthias Schwab, Justin Lower 12:23 p.m. – Sepp Straka, Garrick Higgo, Stewart Cink 12:34 p.m. – Chez Reavie, Tom Hoge, Francesco Molinari 12:45 p.m. – J.T. Poston, Lucas Glover, Matt Kuchar 12:56 p.m. – K.H. Lee, Martin Laird, Gary Woodland 1:07 p.m. – Ryan Brehm, Ryan Armour, Scott Stallings 1:18 p.m. – Ryan Palmer, Patton Kizzire, Alex Smalley 1:29 p.m. – Dylan Frittelli, Jerry Kelly, Wyndham Clark 1:40 p.m. – Scott Piercy, James Hahn, Nick Watney 1:51 p.m. – Aaron Rai, Dylan Wu, Erik Barnes

2023 Players Championship tee times: Round 2 (ET)

6:50 a.m. – David Lipsky, S.H. Kim, Tyson Alexander 7:01 a.m. – Kramer Hickok, Lee Hodges, Will Gordon 7:12 a.m. – Ben Griffin, Matthias Schwab, Justin Lower 7:23 a.m. – Sepp Straka, Garrick Higgo, Stewart Cink 7:34 a.m. – Chez Reavie, Tom Hoge, Francesco Molinari 7:45 a.m. – J.T. Poston, Lucas Glover, Matt Kuchar 7:56 a.m. – K.H. Lee, Martin Laird, Gary Woodland 8:07 a.m. – Ryan Brehm, Ryan Armour, Scott Stallings 8:18 a.m. – Ryan Palmer, Patton Kizzire, Alex Smalley 8:29 a.m. – Dylan Frittelli, Jerry Kelly, Wyndham Clark 8:40 a.m. – Scott Piercy, James Hahn, Nick Watney 8:51 a.m. – Aaron Rai, Dylan Wu, Erik Barnes 11:50 a.m. – Danny Willett, Brandon Wu, Davis Thompson 12:01 p.m. – Adam Long, Hayden Buckley, Taylor Montgomery 12:12 p.m. – Tommy Fleetwood, Taylor Pendrith, Callum Tarren 12:23 p.m. – Si Woo Kim, Webb Simpson, Tyrrell Hatton 12:34 p.m. – Tony Finau, Tom Kim, Patrick Cantlay 12:45 p.m. – Collin Morikawa, Adam Scott, Rickie Fowler 12:56 p.m. – Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy 1:07 p.m. – Justin Rose, Billy Horschel, Hideki Matsuyama 1:18 p.m. – Nico Echavarria, Sungjae Im, Harris English 1:29 p.m. – Jhonattan Vegas, Peter Malnati, Ryan Fox 8:40 a.m. – Adam Hadwin, Patrick Rodgers, Greyson Sigg 8:51 a.m. – Nick Hardy, Eric Cole, Harrison Endycott

6:50 a.m. – Kevin Tway, Russell Knox, Chesson Hadley 7:01 a.m. – Andrew Putnam, Maverick McNealy, Doc Redman 7:12 a.m. – Beau Hossler, Adam Schenk, Stephan Jaeger 7:23 a.m. – Lucas Herbert, Aaron Wise, Jason Day 7:34 a.m. – Matt Fitzpatrick, Viktor Hovland, Shane Lowry 7:45 a.m. – Kurt Kitayama, Will Zalatoris, Xander Schauffele 7:56 a.m. – Max Homa, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth 8:07 a.m. – Sam Burns, Cameron Young, Sahith Theegala 8:18 a.m. – Chris Kirk, Seamus Power, Keegan Bradley 8:29 a.m. – Sam Ryder, Davis Riley, Taylor Moore 8:40 a.m. – Alex Noren, Thomas Detry, Max McGreevy 8:51 a.m. – Joseph Bramlett, Justin Suh, Andrew Novak 11:50 a.m. – Robby Shelton, Austin Smotherman, Min Woo Lee 12:01 p.m. – Kevin Streelman, Denny McCarthy, Matthew NeSmith 12:12 p.m. – Byeong Hun An, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Doug Ghim 12:23 p.m. – Michael Thompson, Brendon Todd, Keith Mitchell 12:34 p.m. – Kevin Kisner, Nick Taylor, Corey Conners 12:45 p.m. – Trey Mullinax, Cam Davis, Tyler Duncan 12:56 p.m. – Adam Svensson, Joel Dahmen, Robert Streb 1:07 p.m. – J.J. Spaun, Chad Ramey, Luke List 1:18 p.m. – Russell Henley, Mackenzie Hughes, Brian Harman 1:29 p.m. – Emiliano Grillo, Mark Hubbard, Matt Wallace 1:40 p.m. – Nate Lashley, Troy Merritt, Kelly Kraft 1:51 p.m. – Aaron Baddeley, David Lingmerth, Ben Martin

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Since its start in 1974, with Jack Nicklaus’ historic victory over J.C. Snead at Atlanta Country Club, THE PLAYERS Championship has been one of the PGA TOUR ‘s 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. THE PLAYERS Championship 2021 will be held March 11 – 14, 2021.

THE PLAYERS Stadium Course  at TPC Sawgrass is a golf course built with both the pros and the fans in mind. The course, owned by the PGA TOUR, first hosted THE PLAYERS in 1982 and is now the permanent home of the annual event. A true “Stadium Course,” the championship-caliber golf course was designed to improve the overall on-site fan experience at THE PLAYERS, while also making it accessible to and playable by golf fans of all abilities.

Working with renowned golf course architect Pete Dye, then-PGA TOUR Commissioner Deane Beman created a course design that favored no particular player or style of play. The result has been a golf course that has tested the best on the PGA TOUR and set the stage for some of the TOUR’s most dramatic finishes. From Jerry Pate’s tossing Pete Dye into the lake on the 18 th hole, to Tiger Woods’ “Better Than Most” putt heard around the world in 2001, THE PLAYERS Championship never disappoints.

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Who is The Players Championship trophy a statue of?

The current The Players Championship trophy debuted in 2019, when the tournament made the move back to March after a dozen years in May.

The PGA Tour went away from the Waterford crystal trophy to a new trophy made by Tiffany and Co., who also makes the FedEx Cup trophy. With the new trophy, they wanted to lean into the PGA Tour logo and a new branding that deemed The Players Championship as the PGA Tour's "gold standard." So, now the trophy has a golfer on top of it, which tands on top of the 17th green from TPC Sawgrass' Players Stadium Course.

However, there's always a question about which golfer is the basis for the trophy.

As it turns out, the golfer atop The Players Championship trophy is not just one golfer but a litany of them. The golfer represents spects of each of the 42 different prior winners of The Players -- and it was 38 when the trophy debuted. The 3-D printed mold of that player is then used in a process called electroforming, which uses electrical current to build up layers of precious metal to create a seamless finish.

Hypothetically, the trophy will continue to evolve each year, as new and different players win the biggest tournament on the PGA Tour schedule.

The gold-plated trophy is made from sterling silver and has a 24-carat vermeil, with the details of the 17th hole shining, including Pete Dye railroad ties and piling.

In addition to the tremendous trophy, The Players Championship winner earns a staggering amount of money. The Players Championship purse is now $25 million, with the winner earning $4.5 million. That purse and first-place prize money are more than double those figures when this new trophy debuted in 2019, representing an enormous sea change in the amount of money in professional golf.

While The Players Championship may not be considered quite on the level of a major championship, it has all the trappings of one, including the trophy.

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How players can qualify for the 2024 US PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club

There are 15 exemption categories for this year's 2024 US PGA Championship, which takes place May 16-19 at Valhalla Golf Club.

One of those exemptions will come to a head at this week's Volvo China Open on the DP World Tour. DP World Tour Members who finish in positions 1 to 3 only in the final “Asian Swing ranking” (at the conclusion of the Volvo China Open on the 5th May 2024) will be exempt into the 2024 US PGA Championship.

US PGA Championship Exemptions

• All former winners of the PGA Championship.
• Winners of the last five Masters (2020 – 2024).
• Winners of the last five U.S. Opens (2019 – 2023).
• Winners of the last five Open Championships (2018 – 2023). Cancelled in 2020.
• Winners of the last three THE PLAYERS Championships (2022 – 2024).
• The top 3 on the International Federation Official World Golf Ranking List as of April 29, 2024.
• Winner of the 2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship.
• The top 15 finishers and ties from the 2023 PGA Championship.
• The top 20 finishers from the 2024 PGA Professional Championship.
• The top 70 players who are eligible and have earned the most PGA Championship Points from the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge through the 2024 CJ CUP Byron Nelson (ending May 5, 2024).
• Playing members of the last-named U.S. and European Ryder Cup teams (2023) provided they remain within the top 100 on the Official World Golf Rankings as of May 6, 2024.
• Winners of PGA TOUR co-sponsored or approved tournaments, whose victories are considered official, from the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge through the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship and the 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic.
• The top 3 finishers on the DP World Tour Asian Swing event rankings, that include the Porsche Singapore Open, the Hero Indian Open, the ISPS Handa Championship and the Volvo China Open.
• The PGA of America reserves the right to invite additional players not included in the categories listed above.
• If necessary to complete the field, those players beyond the top 70 players who are eligible and who have earned the most PGA Championship Points from the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge through the 2024 CJ CUP Byron Nelson (ending May 5, 2024), in order of their position on such list.

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PGA TOUR FAN SHOP

The PGA TOUR Fan Shop in Stadium Village features over 37,000 square feet of endless exciting merchandise for fans to choose from. Here are a few highlights:

• Special 50th Anniversary commemorative gifts and merchandise
• Barstool Golf, Malbon and Eastside golf will be offering exclusive merchandise lines for THE PLAYERS
• Collaborations with Peter Millar, Vineyard Vines, Greyson, Johnnie O, FootJoy, Melin Hats and more

FedEx shipping for your purchases is available directly behind the Fan Shop. There is also a Bag Check courtesy of Atlantic Self Storage where you can drop your gear and pick it up prior to leaving for the day.

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17th Hole Challenge presented by Comcast Business, Optum and Morgan Stanley

A replica of the famed 17th hole where fans can take two free shots at the Island Green or purchase an additional chance for a $5 donation to First Tee - North Florida, Fans can make a $20 donation (or more) for a “The First Tee Fast Pass” to bypass the queue. All proceeds will benefit First Tee - North Florida.

The Grove featuring the Dobel Tequila Lounge

Teeing up an array of delicious, premium tequila cocktails, enjoy 11 generations of Maestro Dobel Tequila® mastery at the Dobel Lounge.  Try a delectable cocktail, take a swing at the Closest to the Pin golf simulator, and enjoy golf and tequila trivia for a chance to win!

Bar 904 offers classic drinks, TVs and a fun place for fans to gather.

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Fan Bleacher presented Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Public bleacher with scenic views of the 8th green and 9th tee and handcrafted cocktails for purchase.

Family Lounge presented by Wolfson Children’s Hospital

As part of Baptist’s program as the on-site provider of medical services, the Family Lounge will extend their services to attendees of THE PLAYERS with the venue serving as a comfort station for mothers and fathers to care for their babies and have a comfortable venue as needed during tournament week. The venue is open to all ticketholders and will also be providing diapers free of charge.

The Kids Zone presented by Nemours Children’s Health – Near 8 Green

Open-to-the public featuring activities for kids and families.

Morgan Stanley Fan Experience – 18 Fairway

Relive an iconic eagle moment from THE PLAYERS 1974 in augmented reality, attempt your own eagle at replica putting bays, win exclusive prizes and more.

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Taste of jax – 11 green/12 tee.

Cousins Maine Lobster - Serving up its 100% premium, wild-caught, sustainably harvested lobster from Maine.

Mojo Kitchen - A premier barbecue, southern food, and craft cocktail destination with eight locations in North and Central Florida.

Pele’s Wood Fire

The G.O.A.T. Tapas and Bar - Offering modern twists on international flavors.

Taste of Jax Bar – Featuring the Bushmills Irish Whiskey Bar

Wine & Dine on 9 presented by Meiomi Wines – 9 fairway

Enjoy food from Bonefish Grill and a glass of wine from Meiomi Wines, the official wine of the PGA TOUR, in a beautiful garden setting. The area is complete with a mini putting course so fans can hit the links while having some delicious drinks!

Please enjoy Meiomi wines responsibly.

Food Court – THE PLAYERS Stadium Village

Homespun Kitchen – Healthy fast food. Whether you are vegan, gluten free or paleo, you will find tons of options at Homespun.

Firehouse Subs - This sandwich shop was founded in Jacksonville and specializes in hot subs and sandwiches made with premium meats and cheeses, steamed to perfection, and then piled high on a toasted roll

Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q - Lou Bono opened the first Bono’s on Beach Boulevard in 1949. The restaurant prides itself on serving up an authentic Southern Pit barbecue experience you won’t forget.

The Local - Jacksonville based high quality café focusing on delicious food with unique twists on every dish as well as craft booze and coffee.

Tropical Smoothie - Bold, flavorful smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and salads with high-quality ingredients and fresh produce.

Top Dawg Tavern - Be sure to stop by to fuel up classic American food from this family-owned restaurant.

Daily’s concessions

Trucks on 10

This venue offers flavors from local, favorite food trucks and an open-air Michelob ULTRA Mobile bar.

• Twisted Okie BBQ
• Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen

Tacos on 12 – 12 green

One of the most well-trafficked food venues on the course, featuring food and drink from TacoLu, Jacksonville’s most popular Baja Mexicana.

Sawgrass Square – 10 tee

Mini Bar – Jacksonville’s first mini donut shop will be serving up a set menu of mini-sized donuts in more than a dozen unique flavors. Some examples include fruity pebbles, Samoa, pop tart, maple bacon, and coffee cake.

4 Rivers Smokehouse – a sophisticated Texas-style smokehouse

Palm Valley Village Presented by BUBBA Burger – 9 green

Enjoy family friendly activities, food, and beverages for purchase from BUBBA Burger

The Patio – between 10 tee and 18 green/16 tee

The Patio offers a shaded fan zone that includes open-air seating and a videoboard to keep up with the tournament action. The Patio features a Michelob ULTRA bar as well as food from V Pizza, founded by Jacksonville natives with the goal of bringing true Neapolitan pizza to their hometown.

The Bier Garden presented by Hoptinger – behind 16 green

Near the Couples Entry. Choose from a variety of craft beer and bar bites from Hoptinger, a locally owned bier garden and sausage house.

Sawgrass Splash – the signature cocktail of THE PLAYERS

As part of the PGA TOUR’s commitment to sustainability, THE PLAYERS will be serving the tournament’s signature drink, the Sawgrass Splash featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka, in a lightweight, aluminum cup. Aluminum is the most sustainable beverage packaging material and provides an elevated drinking experience for all fans.

Sawgrass Splash ingredients:

• 1.5oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
• 2 oz. lemonade
• 2 oz. orange juice
• Squeeze of lime juice

The Oasis ft. Tito’s Stillhouse Lounge

The Oasis is an air-conditioned venue with signature cocktails from Tito’s Handmade Vodka and food and drink available for purchase.  The Oasis offers an enclosed lounge with premium sightlines of the newly reimagined 9th tee. The lounge also features fun additions for fans, including a putting green, Golden Tee retro arcade game, custom murals, TVs with live broadcasts of the tournament and more!

The Oasis features ABBQ – Serving up Texas style BBQ at the Beach.

WHOOP is offering an immersive experience for fans to test their putting skills while showcasing WHOOP’s technology. Don’t leave empty handed with a free, 30-day trial and your own WHOOP band.

Kids Autograph Zones presented by Nemours Children’s Health

• Two locations in 2024– practice grounds and near the clubhouse back lawn,
• On-course autograph seeking is prohibited (this includes tees, fairways, greens and practice areas during practice and tournament rounds).
• Autograph seeking will be restricted to designated autograph zones: practice grounds and scoring area
• No memorabilia can be brought into the tournament including pin flags, photos, trading cards, balls and other sports paraphernalia

Fan Lockers courtesy of Atlantic Self Storage

Located at the Nicklaus and Couples entry, THE PLAYERS is offering free fan lockers so that fans can conveniently and safely store belongings.

Permanent Restrooms and Filtered Water Stations

• Near No. 10 tee/No. 16 tee
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• Behind 16 green (near The Grove)
• Taste of JAX (Located behind 11 green and 12 tee)

Remember: THE PLAYERS will allow reusable plastic or metal cups up to 32oz at entries, if they are empty.

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LIV Golf's Talor Gooch Will Not Try to Qualify for the U.S. Open

A number of players from the Saudi-backed league will attempt to play their way into the U.S. Open but not LIV's top player from 2023.

• Author: Bob Harig

Several LIV Golf League players will attempt to make the U.S. Open field via final qualifying next month.

Talor Gooch won’t be one of them.

The top player on LIV Golf in 2023 who won three times and captured the season-long points race said during a news conference in Singapore on Thursday that he would not be taking part.

He did not give a reason.

Gooch appeared alongside Smash GC teammates Brooks Koepka, Graeme McDowell and Jason Kokrak, and they were all asked if they would attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open, which will conduct 36-hole qualifiers around the country on May 3.

Both McDowell and Kokrak said they would not only attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open, but for the British Open as well—which will have final qualifying two weeks prior to the championship.

🏆🇺🇸 World #624 Talor Gooch on if he plans to play in a U.S. Open qualifying event: “I’m not.” Should the USGA give LIV Golf’s Talor Gooch a special exemption? pic.twitter.com/enhnD2SIwh — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) May 2, 2024

A total of 35 players from LIV are scheduled to play in final qualifying. Koepka, a two-time major winner and the reigning PGA champion , is exempt.

Gooch simply said: “I’m not.”  And offered no explanation.

The one-time PGA Tour winner has been outspoken about not being included in the major championships.

Last year, he earned his way into the Masters and the British Open having finished in the top 30 in the 2022 PGA Tour FedEx Cup standings. But Gooch was miffed that the U.S. Open changed its rules to state that the same exemption would only go to a player “eligible” for the season-ending Tour Championship. Having gone to LIV Golf, Gooch was not eligible.

Earlier this year, Gooch made headlines when he said: “If Rory McIlroy goes and completes his (career) Grand Slam without some of the best players in the world, there is just going to be an asterisk. It’s just the reality.”

LIV Golf does not receive Official World Golf Ranking points for its events and many of its players have plummeted in the rankings while not earning points. Gooch, who was top 50 in the world around this time last year, has sunk to 624th in the OWGR. He is ranked 41st by Data Golf, which includes LIV tournaments.

He tied for 34th at the Masters last year and then missed the cut at the PGA Championship. He did not attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open and then missed the cut at The Open.

Gooch has no victories so far this year with LIV Golf but does have three top 10s. He is the defending champion of this week’s event in Singapore.

Among the LIV golfers scheduled to compete in final qualifying for the U.S. Open are Sergio Garcia, Patrick Reed and Henrik Stenson.

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