THE PLAYERS Championship
The 5th Major Golf Tournament
13th-16th March 2025
The 5th Major Golf Tournament
13th-16th March 2025
TPC Stadium Course Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
THE PLAYERS Championship is one of the most prestigious events on the PGA Tour. It is held every year at the iconic TPC Sawgrass near Jacksonville in Florida.
It is commonly known as the '5th Major' due to the high quality field that assembles there. Of course, the drama of the top players hitting to the most infamous par 3 in the world (the island green 17th) adds to the appeal of the tournament.
This is a tournament designed with the fans in mind. The grandstands and expansive sloping hills offer clear views of the excitement, ensuring an unparalleled experience for spectators. The atmosphere, a competitive field, and top-notch golf is guaranteed at THE PLAYERS Championship.
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The TPC Stadium Course is arguably one of the most famous courses in the world, with the 17th hole island green being seen as the most famous hole in golf.
Over the years, $30 million has been invested into making the home of The Players Championship one of the world's greatest courses.
TPC Sawgrass - Stadium CourseKey:
Tue 11 Mar
Practice round of THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Wed 12 Mar
Practice round of THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Thu 13 Mar
Opening round of THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Fri 14 Mar
Second round of THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Sat 15 Mar
Third round of THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Sun 16 Mar
Final round of THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
| Year | Winner | Country | Score | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 |
Scottie Scheffler |
United States |
-20 |
$4,500,000 |
2023 |
Scottie Scheffler |
United States |
-17 |
$4,500,000 |
2022 |
Cameron Smith |
Australia |
-13 |
$3,600,000 |
2021 |
Justin Thomas |
United States |
-14 |
$2,700,000 |
2019 |
Rory McIlroy |
Northern Ireland |
-16 |
$2,250,000 |
2018 |
Webb Simpson |
United States |
-18 |
$1,980,000 |
2017 |
Si Woo Kim |
South Korea |
-10 |
$1,890,000 |
2016 |
Jason Day |
Australia |
-15 |
$1,890,000 |
2015 |
Rickie Fowler |
United States |
-12 |
$1,800,000 |
2014 |
Martin Kaymer |
Germany |
-13 |
$1,800,000 |
2013 |
Tiger Woods |
Unites States |
-13 |
$1,710,000 |
Distance from Tournament:
5 hour drive
Par: 72
Designed By: Dick Wilson
Established: 1962
Distance from Tournament:
4 hour drive
Par: 71
Designed By: Larry Packard
Established: 1970
Distance from Tournament:
2 hour 30 minute drive
Par: 72
Designed By: Dick Wilson
Established: 1961
The Climate
The month of March is a fantastic time to visit Florida, which sees the start of the warmest half of the year. The average temperature for Florida in March is 25°C, with potential highs of 32°C, definitely warm enough to get the shorts on. There is also an average of 9 sunshine hours everyday, so plenty of golf in sun.
Getting There
The closest airport to the Sawgrass Resort is Jacksonville International Airport which is just 30 minutes away. A taxi from the airport to Sawgrass will cost $70.
There are daily flights to Jacksonville from London flying with either Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, American Airlines or Delta Airlines.