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.
Lee Smith named Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship
April 20th, 2023 · Comments Off on Lee Smith named Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship
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PGA TOUR, its tournaments surpass $3 billion in all-time charitable giving
February 3rd, 2020 · Leave a Comment
THE PLAYERS Championship has generated more than $100 million for local charities since 1974
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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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Dreams Come True receives $60,000 donation from THE PLAYERS
June 14th, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Fred Couples offers birthday message, celebrating dream-granting organization’s 35th Anniversary
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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 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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THE PLAYERS Championship unveils new gold standard in trophy design
February 8th, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Tournament officials from THE PLAYERS Championship today unveiled a first-of-its-kind trophy custom designed by Tiffany & Co. Made of sterling silver and 24k gold vermeil, the trophy was brought to life utilizing cutting-edge 3D technology and will help launch the PGA TOUR’s flagship event into a new era when THE PLAYERS returns to its March date this year at TPC Sawgrass.
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PGA TOUR unveils significantly revamped 2018-19 Season schedule
July 16th, 2018 · Leave a Comment
The PGA TOUR unveiled a revamped tournament schedule for next season - the 46-tournament schedule concludes in August with 3 FedExCup Playoffs events.
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Web.com Tour Championship announces four-year extension with Atlantic Beach Country Club
May 24th, 2018 · Leave a Comment
The PGA TOUR announced Wednesday that Atlantic Beach Country Club in Atlantic Beach, Florida has reached an agreement on a four-year deal to host the Web.com Tour Championship through 2021.
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