Your Guide to THE PLAYERS Championship in 2023

What's New at THE PLAYERS This Year ✨

Expanded Fan Area at 8th green/9th tee
This fan area has been expanded and will now be home to The Oasis featuring the Tito’s Stillhouse Lounge. 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 championship and more!

New Food and Beverages
The G.O.A.T. Tapas Bar, which will be bringing flavors from around the world to THE PLAYERS, is a Jacksonville staple that we are so excited to see at the event. Plus, Maestro Dobel Tequila will also be introducing a new cocktail for the championship, the Dobel Ace Paloma Cocktail.

Brand-New Sustainable Sawgrass Splash Cup
As part of the PGA TOUR’s commitment to leading the advancement of sustainability in the industry, THE PLAYERS will be serving the championship’s signature drink, the Sawgrass Splash featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka, in a lightweight, aluminum cup. A delicious drink PLUS a souvenir? Sign us up!

PGA TOUR Training Center
NOBULL, Hyperice and Whoop are teaming up to offer an all-new immersive experience for fans. Conveniently located near the Davis Love III Entry, the PGA TOUR Training Center will highlight the training experience for PGA TOUR athletes and give fans a glimpse of what it is like to train like the pros!

ULTRA Hour
While every hour spent at the world-famous Stadium Course is a happy one, Michelob ULTRA is taking happy hour to a new level with their brand-new ULTRA Hour promotion! Fans can expect an exciting surprise drink special on Michelob ULTRA products throughout the week of the championship.

If we’re going to last all day, the food and drinks are essential, and the line-up this year is delicious. As soon as you enter the THE PLAYERS, the following food and drink items will be offered at various locations: TacoLu, Hoptinger, The Local, V’s Pizza, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Meiomi Wines, Michelob ULTRA, Maestro Dobel, and so much more!

Pro-Tip: Some of our favorite spots for food and drinks at THE PLAYERS are the Bier Garden behind the 16 green, Wine & Dine on 9, Trucks on 10!

Friday March 3
🛍 12:00pm–5:00pm | The PGA TOUR Fan Shop at THE PLAYERS Welcome Experience is open to the public; No ticket is required and parking is free in the general lot off CR 210.

Saturday March 4

🛍 10:00am-4:00pm | The PGA TOUR Fan Shop at THE PLAYERS Welcome Experience is open to the public; No ticket is required and parking is free in the general lot off CR 210.

🇺🇸 11:00am-2:00pm | Military Job Fair THE PLAYERS, in partnership with the Jacksonville Military Veterans Coalition, will host its 11th annual Military Job Fair presented by United Rentals. The job fair will be located in the Patriots’ Outpost. The Military Job Fair is free and open to military personnel, veterans and military spouses. Approximately 30 companies with existing job opportunities will be on-hand.

Sunday March 5
🛍 10:00am-4:00pm | The PGA TOUR Fan Shop at THE PLAYERS Welcome Experience is open to the public; No ticket is required and parking is free in the general lot off CR 210.

Monday March 6
⛳️ Practice Day for professionals; Course closed to the public. Will Call Hours: 7:00am–6:00pm

Tuesday, March 7 | Military Appreciation Day
🎟 Entries open at 7:30am. Will Call Hours | 7:00am-6:00pm
⛳️ Practice Day for professionals
⭐️ Charity of the Day: Blue Star Families
🇺🇸 4:30pm | Military Appreciation Day Ceremony begins
🇺🇸 5:00pm | Military Appreciation Concert with Riley Green
👶 THE PLAYERS Baby Bodysuit initiative: Every baby born in Northeast Florida during the entire week of THE PLAYERS receives a special bodysuit provided by Carter’s.

Wednesday March 8
🎟 Entries open at 7:30am. Will Call Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
🏌️ Practice Day for professionals
⭐️ Charity of the Day: THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health
⛳️ All day: THE PLAYERS Championship Caddie Competition in Memory of Bruce Edwards – Closest to the pin competition at the 17th hole amongst all of the caddies.

Thursday March 9
🎟 Entries open at 6:45 am. Will Call Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
⛳️ First round of competition begins at approximately 6:45am (threesomes off of No. 1 and No.10)
⭐️ Charity of the Day: Edward Waters University Women’s Golf Team

Friday March 10
🎟 Entries open at 6:45am.Will Call Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
⛳️ Second round of competition begins at approximately 6:45am (threesomes off of No.1 and No.10)
⭐️ Charity of the Day: Active Minds

Saturday March 11
🎟 Entries open at 7:30am. Will Call Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
⛳️ Third round of competition begins at approximately 7:45am, depending on the size of the cut (twosomes off No.1)
⭐️ Charity of the Day: Nemours Children’s Health

Championship Sunday March 12
🎟 Entries open at 7:30am.Will Call Hours: 7:00am-4:00pm
⛳️ Final round of competition begins at approximately 7:45am, depending on size of the cut (twosomes off No.1)
⭐️ Charity of the Day:  First Tee – North Florida

‼️ The course will close one hour after play every day. If you have any more questions about what to expect, check out THE PLAYERS General Info page!

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