where is the stadium course at tpc sawgrass

by Garry Roob DDS 7 min read

Where is the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass?

Ponte Vedra BeachLocated in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, TPC Sawgrass features two PGA TOUR championship courses designed by world renowned architect, Pete Dye. THE PLAYERS Stadium course sports one of the most recognizable and challenging holes on the PGA TOUR with the Par 3, 17th, and its famous island green.

Is TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course public?

Just 12 miles from Jacksonville, Fla., and 20 miles north of historic St. Augustine, TPC Sawgrass offers two championship golf courses that are open for the public to enjoy – THE PLAYERS Stadium Course, Home of THE PLAYERS Championship, and Dye's Valley Course.

How much does it cost to play TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course?

How much does a round of golf cost?COURSE NAMESEPTEMBER – MAY RATEJUNE – AUGUST RATETHE PLAYERS STADIUM COURSEStarting at $600 PER PLAYER*Starting at $450 PER PLAYER*DYE'S VALLEYStarting at $275 PER PLAYER*Starting at $175 PER PLAYER

Can you play the Players Stadium Course?

The world's best take on the Stadium Course this week for the Players Championship, but every other week of the year it's a course you can play. It was built in 1981 by Pete and Alice Dye and the Players Championship debuted in 1982.

How much do you tip a caddie at TPC Sawgrass?

Single Carry Caddies are available for those players wanting to walk the course with their own personal caddie. The Single Carry Caddie fee is $90 per player and recommended gratuity is $40 and up per player.

How much does it cost to play Ponte Vedra golf course?

At the newly renovated Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., it's $549 to play in peak season. Fortunately, to get an advanced tee time, there isn't a requirement to stay at the resort, which is the Marriott Sawgrass Golf Resort & Spa.

Are there alligators at Sawgrass golf course?

The early days of TPC Sawgrass include alligators, snakes, deer – and a herd of extremely useful goats.

Is TPC Sawgrass worth the price?

In the end, I actually liked TPC Sawgrass more than I expected to. It's one of the best target golf courses in the world, and to play a tour-level, championship course that isn't all about length was nice to see. The rate when we played was $413. I don't care who you are, that is a lot of money for a round of golf.

Is TPC Sawgrass only walking?

Should I take a cart or caddie? The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is a very walkable course, and I recommend doing so if at all possible.

What is a Stadium pass at TPC Sawgrass?

A Stadium Pass is your ticket to see the best golfers in the world and be part of the best fan experience in sports. Any Stadium Pass gives you general grounds access as well as entry into any open-to-the-public space at THE PLAYERS.

How much does it cost to play golf at Augusta?

There are roughly 300 members of Augusta National, and being invited by one of them is the quickest way to get a round in at the famous course. Members are allowed to bring a guest on the course for a relatively small fee of $40.

Is there water on every hole at TPC Sawgrass?

18 holes -- and every one has water The water surrounding the par-3 17th green of the TPC Sawgrass Players Stadium Course has claimed the most balls hit by competitors at The Players Championship in the 31-year history of the tournament - certifiably so in the ShotLink Era since 2003, with 481 balls finding the drink.

Overview

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The Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass is a golf course in the southeastern United States, located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, southeast of Jacksonville. Opened 40 years ago in the autumn of 1980, it was the first of several Tournament Players Clubs to be built. It is home to the PGA Tour headquarters and hosts The …
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Course

  • Dyes Valley Course is a challenging test playing from 5,126 to 6,847 yards and has played host the Mackenzie Tour PGA TOUR Canada qualifying tournament (2018), Web.com Tour Championship (2013-2015) and Winn-Dixie Jacksonville Open (2010-2012). Dyes Valley is ranked No. 21 Best Course You Can Play In State of Florida, 2017-2018 by Golf Digest.
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History

  • Built on 415 acres in the northeastern Florida swampland, it is about a mile west of the Atlantic Ocean. The course contains many challenging features: narrow fairways lined with hazards like marshes and "waste bunkers"; dozens of deep "pot bunkers," strategically placed to catch even a slightly misplaced shot; thick rough that features craters and mounds; tall, shot-obstructing pal…
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Attractions

  • Home of THE PLAYERS Championship, birthplace of the TPC Network, and backdrop to the PGA TOUR headquarters, the TPC Sawgrass golf course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., is perhaps the worlds most famous golf course. THE PLAYERS Stadium Course sports one of the most recognizable and challenging holes on the PGA TOUR. The notorious par-3, 17th hole, features a…
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Rankings

  • TPC Sawgrass is not only one of the top Florida golf resorts, but it is recognized nationally by multiple golf publications as a destination. THE PLAYERS Stadium Course is ranked the No. 2 Best Course You Can Play in the State of Florida, 12th overall among Americas 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses and 48th among Americas 100 Greatest Golf Courses for 2019-2020, accor…
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The Island Green

  • TPC Sawgrass' signature hole is the Stadium Course's 17th, known simply as the "Island Green," although it is technically a peninsula. It measures only 137 yards from tee to green, but it consists of nothing but a 78-foot -long green with a tiny bunker in front of it. Save a small path to the green, the green is completely surrounded by water, and its location amidst many trees causes the win…
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Purpose

  • THE PLAYERS Stadium was built to challenge the pros like no other golf course had done before, while providing an unprecedented experience for spectators at the same time.
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Recreation

  • Golf enthusiasts will find not one, but two PGA TOUR championship courses at the club, both designed by world-renowned architect Pete Dye. THE PLAYERS Stadium and Dyes Valley Course offer two, perfectly balanced game experiences. The two golf courses winds through North Floridas naturally compelling landscape.
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