The Players Championship is returning to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.The best golfers from around the world will be in town when "The Fifth Major" starts Thursday, March 10. The final round is set for Sunday, March 13.
Here's everything you need to know about the tournament, the events around it and how to get in and around the actio
DeChambeau's last appearance was in early February at the Saudi International where he withdrew after the first round.
He said last week when withdrawing from the Arnold Palmer Invitational: "I have a lot of work to do to get everything back into order for this week and I just feel like it's too shorter time for me to get back to 100 per cent and playing at 100 per cent capacity.
Tournament Schedule
March 8: Practice round, gates open 7:30 a.m. Military Appreciation Day ceremony will begin at the 17th green at 4:30 p.m., followed by a concert by Kelsea Ballerini. All Tuesday tickets are good for admission to the concert.
March 9: Practice round, gates open, 7:30 a.m.
March 10: First round, gates open 6:45 a.m.
March 11: Second round, gates open 6:45 a.m.
March 12: Third round, gates open 7:30 a.m.
March 13: Fourth round, gates open 7:30 a.m.
The Players and the military
The Players debuted a digital ticket process for military members and veterans. Discounted veteran tickets through this allotment are sold out for all days. Complimentary tickets for active duty, retired, reserve and national guard members through this allotment are still available for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
The Players Welcome Experience
Presented by Optum, Morgan Stanley and Grant Thornton, with new interactive displays in the Welcome Experience.
Food Court: Firehouse Subs, Homespun Kitchen, The Local, Tropical Smoothie, Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q.
17th Hole Challenge: A replica of the 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 “First Tee Fast Pass” to bypass the line, take five shots and receive a free sleeve of golf balls. All proceeds will benefit First Tee — North Florida.
