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.
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.
Inside the Tour Performance Center: How training, PT, tech, help PGA Tour players improve their game
Read full article: Inside the Tour Performance Center: How training, PT, tech, help PGA Tour players improve their gameWhile the world’s best golfers compete at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, some of the work that leads to success on the course happens far from the first tee. Inside the Tour Performance Center, players are training their bodies just as much as their swings.
‘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.”
Manhunt for suspect in fatal shooting leads to delay in opening gates at Players Championship
Read full article: Manhunt for suspect in fatal shooting leads to delay in opening gates at Players ChampionshipAuthorities have captured a man who they say killed two people Friday night about a mile from the TPC Sawgrass.
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.
Volunteer goes viral after selfie with PGA stars during rain delay at The Players Championship
Read full article: Volunteer goes viral after selfie with PGA stars during rain delay at The Players ChampionshipWhen rain moved through the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course Thursday afternoon, play briefly stopped and players scrambled for cover. That’s when volunteer Richard Baccus suddenly found himself with some unexpected passengers. The golfers playing the fourth hole: Brooks Koepka, Tony Finau and Akshay Bhatia, along with their caddies jumped into the back of his van as the storm rolled in.
FSCJ student aims to honor A.J. Laguerre Jr. through endowed scholarship from PGA Tour, The Players
Read full article: FSCJ student aims to honor A.J. Laguerre Jr. through endowed scholarship from PGA Tour, The PlayersA scholarship funded by the PGA Tour and the Players Championship is helping local students pursue technology careers while honoring the memory of a young man killed in a 2023 mass shooting.
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.
Kids battling illness get inside-the-ropes experience at The Players Championship
Read full article: Kids battling illness get inside-the-ropes experience at The Players ChampionshipTwo young golf fans battling serious illnesses got a once-in-a-lifetime experience at The Players Championship. They were invited inside the ropes at the iconic 17th hole island green at TPC Sawgrass - getting an up-close look at some of the best golfers in the world.
Ludacris takes the stage at Military Appreciation Day during The Players Championship
Read full article: Ludacris takes the stage at Military Appreciation Day during The Players ChampionshipHip-hop star and Atlanta-born rapper Ludacris is breaking the country roots at The Players Championship and hitting the stage on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Ludacris to headline Players Championship Military Appreciation Day concert
Read full article: Ludacris to headline Players Championship Military Appreciation Day concertThe Players Championship is breaking with its country roots and bringing in hip-hop star Ludacris for its Military Appreciation concert in March.
Players Championship hosts adoption weekend at Jacksonville Humane Society
Read full article: Players Championship hosts adoption weekend at Jacksonville Humane SocietyTHE PLAYERS Championship is hosting an adoption weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Jacksonville Humane Society
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.
Memories and a big milestone from 40 years of The Players Championship
Read full article: Memories and a big milestone from 40 years of The Players ChampionshipThis is the 51st year of The Players Championship. There have been so many memorable moments and legendary players over the years and one local journalist, Florida Times-Union golf writer Garry Smits, have covered almost all of them.
Weather forecast forces Players Championship to move up Sunday start
Read full article: Weather forecast forces Players Championship to move up Sunday startWeather forecasts for Sunday and an impending cold front that is expected to bring in rain has shifted the final round schedule at The Players Championship.
Ever wonder how TPC Sawgrass looks so beautiful for The Players? We got a look at the course preparations
Read full article: Ever wonder how TPC Sawgrass looks so beautiful for The Players? We got a look at the course preparationsBelieve it or not - it takes an entire year for the TPC Sawgrass grounds crew to prepare for The Players Championship. The whole operation is led by director of golf course operations Jeff Plotts. He oversees 85 year-round staff members including 100 additional volunteers from around the world who help out just for tournament week.
Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia share lead at The Players as Justin Thomas ties course mark with 62
Read full article: Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia share lead at The Players as Justin Thomas ties course mark with 62Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia share the lead at The Players Championship in what could be a wild weekend with expected wind.
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.
Photo gallery: Brian Thomas Jr. reads to children in Nemours Kids Zone
Read full article: Photo gallery: Brian Thomas Jr. reads to children in Nemours Kids ZoneJaguars rookie receiver Brian Thomas Jr. put smiles on the faces of children and parents on Thursday morning at The Players Championship by reading to them at a private event.
It’s a par-fect forecast with plenty of sunshine and seasonal temperatures
Read full article: It’s a par-fect forecast with plenty of sunshine and seasonal temperaturesAfter starting with some foggy conditions inland, expect another lovely day ahead as temperatures stay seasonal in the mid-to-upper 70s under mostly sunny skies.
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.
Duval County kids get experience of a lifetime ahead of The Players Championship
Read full article: Duval County kids get experience of a lifetime ahead of The Players ChampionshipTwo kids from Duval County received the experience of a lifetime on Wednesday, ahead of The Players Championship. Liam Smith, a Jacksonville Beach native and golf enthusiast who is also a Tom Coughlin Jay Fund patient, was diagnosed with cancer when he was just 2 years old. Elsie Brewer, a 10-year-old from Jacksonville who said she started golfing about a year ago and has become increasingly interested in the sport, is a patient with the Dreams Come True organization. Before she was born, Elsie was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect called Teratology of Fallot with pulmonary atresia.
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.
An inside look at what it takes to feed PGA Tour golfers at The Players Championship
Read full article: An inside look at what it takes to feed PGA Tour golfers at The Players ChampionshipHave you ever wondered how the PGA Tour players nourish themselves for golf tournaments each weekend? We got an inside look at The Players Championship dining and it’s probably not what you think.
Scottie Scheffler looking at a blank canvas as he goes for a 3rd straight Players Championship
Read full article: Scottie Scheffler looking at a blank canvas as he goes for a 3rd straight Players ChampionshipScottie Scheffler is the first back-to-back winner at The Players Championship and goes for three in a row this week.
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 Championship hosts baby shower for 40 military moms-to-be
Read full article: THE PLAYERS Championship hosts baby shower for 40 military moms-to-beTHE PLAYERS Championship is hosing a group baby shower for 40 military moms-to-be from area military bases on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at TPC Sawgrass.
The Players Championship announces open auditions for National Anthem performers
Read full article: The Players Championship announces open auditions for National Anthem performersTHE PLAYERS Championship invites local Northeast Florida artists to audition for the honor of performing the National Anthem for their Military Appreciation Ceremony.
Amid Masters prep, McIlroy and DeChambeau among players agreeing that divided golf isn't ideal
Read full article: Amid Masters prep, McIlroy and DeChambeau among players agreeing that divided golf isn't idealRory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau will be the in the same place next week, when they head to Augusta National for the Masters.
All-News4JAX girls golfer of the year volunteers as standard-bearer at The Players Championship
Read full article: All-News4JAX girls golfer of the year volunteers as standard-bearer at The Players ChampionshipPonte Vedra senior golfer Nancy Cox is volunteering for the third year as a standard-bearer at TPC Sawgrass
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.
Jacksonville kindergarteners engage in fun reading activities at The Players literacy event
Read full article: Jacksonville kindergarteners engage in fun reading activities at The Players literacy eventStudents from a Jacksonville charter school took part in a special event at the Players Championship Friday aimed at promoting and encouraging literacy.
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.
The Players Championship, Nemours Children’s Health celebrate partnership with special ceremony
Read full article: The Players Championship, Nemours Children’s Health celebrate partnership with special ceremonyNemours Children’s Health celebrated its partnership and work with The Players Championship during a special ceremony Thursday morning.
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.
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund patient’s special day at TPC Sawgrass
Read full article: Tom Coughlin Jay Fund patient’s special day at TPC SawgrassCayden Ingram had the unique opportunity to sit inside the ropes on 17 during Wednesday's practice round at The Players Championship and was surprised with meeting PGA Tour golfer Jordan Spieth.
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.
River City Plus: Alessandra and Jana talk eats and treats at The Players
Read full article: River City Plus: Alessandra and Jana talk eats and treats at The PlayersSports Anchor and Reporter Alessandra Pontbriand shared some of the best bites at The Players Championship! The Players features a variety of local eats and treats you can try when you are enjoying your day on the green!
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.
A dog on a golf course? Billy Horschel welcomes K9s for Warriors friend for practice round
Read full article: A dog on a golf course? Billy Horschel welcomes K9s for Warriors friend for practice roundBilly Horschel lets K9s for Warriors walk inside the ropes during Tuesday's practice round at The Players
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.
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.
Jim and Tabitha Furyk Foundation tees up annual ‘These Kids Can Play’ event
Read full article: Jim and Tabitha Furyk Foundation tees up annual ‘These Kids Can Play’ eventIn 2008, the Jim and Tabitha Furyk Foundation spearheaded the creation of the These Kids Can Play event, aiming to offer children grappling with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions a safe haven to relish The Players Championship.
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.
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.
Heading to The Players on Saturday? Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Heading to The Players on Saturday? Here’s what you need to knowSaturday at TPC Sawgrass is generally the best day of the tournament. It’s always packed with more casual fans than any other day of the event. What should you know before heading out?
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.
Killer swing shoots one anchor up leaderboard in 2nd annual Morning Show Golf Tournament
Read full article: Killer swing shoots one anchor up leaderboard in 2nd annual Morning Show Golf TournamentIn honor of The Players Championship, our anchors took part in the second annual Morning Show Golf Championship – this year taking on the greens at Top Golf.
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.
