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Lee Smith named Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship

April 20th, 2023 · Comments Off on Lee Smith named Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship

The PGA TOUR recently announced that Lee Smith has been named Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship and replaces Jared Rice, who has taken a new role leading business development for the TOUR’s Championship Management portfolio of events.

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THE PLAYERS Championship launches 2022 Red Coats Grants program

July 11th, 2022 · Comments Off on THE PLAYERS Championship launches 2022 Red Coats Grants program

Through August 5, THE PLAYERS Championship will accept applications for its Red Coats Grants, a program that awards funding to local nonprofit organizations who lead programs and initiatives focused on improving the quality of life for Northeast Florida’s residents. Grant …

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THE PLAYERS Championship to kick-off its annual Military Appreciation Day with #Match4Military

March 8th, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Demonstrating its commitment to annually celebrating our area’s military, THE PLAYERS Championship will kick off the 2021 tournament with a day-long, community-wide campaign to drive awareness and support for military organizations in Northeast Florida.

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THE PLAYERS announces Special Student Ticket Offer

January 29th, 2020 · Leave a Comment

College and graduate students can score grounds tickets at a discounted price – $55, Thursday through Sunday

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THE PLAYERS launches Family Plan ticket package

January 22nd, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Family Plan includes two Stadium Passes and two $10 concession vouchers; Kids 15 and under get in free with a ticketed adult

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THE PLAYERS Championship announces record $9.25 million generated for Northeast Florida charities from 2019 tournament

October 4th, 2019 · Leave a Comment

THE PLAYERS Championship announced today that the 2019 tournament generated a record $9.25 million for Northeast Florida charities. This brings the total to more than $100 million that has directly supported charitable and non-profit organizations in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties since the tournament’s inception in 1974.

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Local Swimmer Enjoys Surprise Meet and Greet with Michael Phelps

August 30th, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dreams Come True has been dedicated to creating unforgettable memories for local children and their families battling life-threatening illnesses.

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Marsha Oliver Joins THE PLAYERS Championship to Lead Tournament’s Community Outreach Efforts

April 16th, 2019 · Leave a Comment

THE PLAYERS Championship today announced Marsha Oliver, formerly Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry’s Director of Public Affairs, as the event’s new Senior Director of Community Outreach. Oliver’s transition to this role comes after the retirement of longtime Community Outreach Director Cathie Hurlburt, whose 28-year career with the PGA TOUR included overseeing THE PLAYERS’ charitable and military outreach initiatives.

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THE PLAYERS, Uber Expand Relationship For 2019 Event

March 11th, 2019 · Leave a Comment

THE PLAYERS Championship and Uber, the Preferred Ridesharing partner of THE PLAYERS, announced an expanded relationship for the 2019 event to more efficiently help fans travel safely to and from the tournament, which returns to THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass March 12-17.

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THE PLAYERS Championship Will Create Special Memories For Two Children With Life-Threatening Illnesses In Partnership With Dreams Come True

March 8th, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Underscoring its long-standing commitment to give back to the local community, THE PLAYERS Championship will team up with non-profit Dreams Come True to create unforgettable, inside-the-ropes experiences for two young people with life-threatening illnesses during this year’s tournament.

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