The PLAYERS Championship is about a lot more than golf. It gives area businesses, charities and other organizations a chance to meet, mingle, and do a little business in a beautiful, relaxed setting.

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THE PLAYERS Championship returns to THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass May 6-11. The tournament brings world-class golf to the region and an estimated economic impact in excess of $151 million to Northeast Florida. In 2013, approximately 174,000 fans, business executives and media from around the world attended THE PLAYERS Championship.

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From the gorgeous, year-round weather and sandy beaches to the vibrant downtown and world-class museums, there’s a lot to love about living in Jacksonville.

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The Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC) recently honored Matt Rapp, executive director for THE PLAYERS Championship, for his contributions to economic development in Northeast Florida.

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Adam Campbell, a 27-year Jacksonville resident and active member of the community, has been appointed as the newest “Blue Coat” for THE PLAYERS Championship. Campbell joins the four existing vice chairs who, along with 2014 Tournament Chairman Andy Baggs, lead the 2,200-plus volunteer force that make the tournament possible.

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THE PLAYERS continued its partnership with 26.2 with Donna, hosting THE PLAYERS 5K with Donna on Saturday, May 18, with an at-capacity field of 1,250.

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Golf fans celebrated this year’s THE PLAYERS Championship in style. The 12th Annual Plaid Party to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) was held at the Nippers Beach Grille on Friday, May 10. The Plaid Party, which began as a small gathering of plaid-clad young professionals held on the Friday evening of THE PLAYERS Championship weekend, has evolved into one of most popular signature charity events in the region.

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Sam Sissine, Eric Mann and Matt Rapp

YMCA of Florida’s First Coast hosted The After Partee with food, drinks and a live concert from Grammy-nominated Jo Dee Messina, best known for her hits “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” “Bye Bye” …

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For the third consecutive year, Florida Gov. Rick Scott attended Thursday’s opening round of THE PLAYERS with a schedule that included VIP roundtable discussions with business executives and out-of-state CEOs. The topics included business relocation and expansion into Northeast Florida.

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THE PLAYERS is more than a golf tournament and a showcase of elite golf and a world-class facility. THE PLAYERS week is filled with activities that highlight the “good side of sports,” most notably, a commitment to honoring the men and women who serve in the U.S. Military.

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