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HOSPITALITY INFORMATION MARCH 11-14, 2021 | TPC SAWGRASS | THE PLAYERS STADIUM COURSE | PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL THEPLAYERSHOSPITALITY.COM TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT STAFF TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW POLICIES & PROCEDURES HOSPITALITY THE PLAYERS MARQUEE DYE’S PAVILION ISLAND SUITE LOCAL INFORMATION VENDORS LETTER FROM THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP Dear Partners, On behalf of our tournament staff, thank you for being a valued partner and supporter of THE PLAYERS Championship. As the PGA TOUR’s flagship event, THE PLAYERS is the highest representation of our organization and our northeast Florida community. As a result, we seek to deliver a best-in-class championship every single year, inside and outside the ropes, for all of our partners, sponsors and fans. THE PLAYERS 2021 will be no exception. Please rest assured that every decision we are making in preparation for the 2021 championship is guided by a safety-first mission. It is our hope that the products and experiences we have deliv- ered, and will continue to deliver, will demonstrate that your success remains our highest priority. With limited on-site capacity at the 2021 championship, THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Saw- grass becomes even more accommodating for your entertaining, hosting, and business network- ing needs. We look forward to giving you this exclusive, high-quality experience while continuing to enjoy the strongest field in golf take on one of the most renown golf courses in the world. As you prepare for your 2021 experience, please take the time to review the information in this manual. It contains helpful details to ensure your hosting program at THE PLAYERS is executed at the highest-level. Thank you for being a part of THE PLAYERS Championship. Your continued partnership plays a critical role in maintaining our ability to positively impact the Northeast Florida community, all year round – thank you. We look forward to seeing you in March. Sincerely, Jared Rice Executive Director THE PLAYERS Championship TABLE OF CONTENTS TOURNAMENT STAFF Below are the names and email addresses of THE PLAYERS staff. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. We are here to ensure you and your guests have an enjoyable experience. EXECUTIVE SALES AND MARKETING Jared Rice Scott Gordon SVP & Executive Director SR Manager, Sales & Operations [email protected] [email protected] Andre de Silva Dugan Murphy Tournament Director Sales Manager [email protected] [email protected] Jessica Roberts Sam Dunham Coordinator Sales Manager [email protected] [email protected] Edward Waller TOURNAMENT SERVICES Sales Representative [email protected] Jen Hendrich Tournament Services Manager [email protected] Lauren Thermes Sale Assistant [email protected] Emily Womack Tournament Services Manager [email protected] TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS Kourtney Kuhlman Todd Tatarek Tournament Services Coordinator SR Director, Tournament Operations [email protected] [email protected] Chase Parker CHARITABLE OUTREACH Tournament Operations Coordinator [email protected] Marsha Oliver VP Community & Inclusion [email protected] Emily Tillo Community Outreach Manager [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW HEALTH & SAFETY The health and safety of all those associated with THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP and the Ponte Vedra Beach community is and will continue to be our Number 1 priority ADMISSIONS • Spectators on-course will be reduced to 20% of total expected capacity at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass • No one is permitted to consume food or beverage within 10 ft. of the rope line • Masks will be required at all times, indoors and outdoors – Exceptions will be limited to people with medical conditions and while actively eating or drinking – Masks will be provided to guests who don’t bring their own • Volunteers will provide positive reminders regarding social distance and mask wearing PARKING & RIDE SHARE • Onsite digital parking passes will be pre-purchased via tournament website • Contactless parking pass scanning • Parking staff and volunteers will facilitate the traffic flow in the parking lots • Signage for social distancing, entry protocols and mask reminders will be placed throughout the parking lots • Shuttle service is available for those that request a shuttle pass • Rideshare services is permitted for guests attending THE PLAYERS 2021 ENTRANCE & EXIT PROTOCOL • Digital ticketing for all products • Contactless ticket scanning • Spectators will also be screened for prohibited items through a contactless security screening • Multiple entrance locations will be used to assist with social distancing guidelines TABLE OF CONTENTS TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW HEALTH & SAFETY CLEANING PROTOCOLS • Increased frequency of cleaning throughout property – with a focus on high-touch areas, including restrooms, service counters, dining facilities, etc. • Additional hand sanitizing stations will be strategically placed throughout the property RESTROOMS • All restrooms (permanent and temporary) will be cleaned every half hour • Additional hand sanitizer stations will be installed near the facilities • There will be assigned entry and exits within all restrooms to help with spectator flow and ensure social distancing CONCESSIONS & MERCHANDISE • Contactless & cashless payment • One-way ingress and egress • Queues with markers for social distance • Food and beverage locations throughout to disperse guests around the golf course HOSPITALITY F&B & FURNITURE • Attendants wearing PPE will serve out buffet to guests • Plexiglass will cover all buffets • Queues with markers for social distance • Replaced table linens with upgraded furniture for ease of sanitization • Tables and chairs will be spaced 6 ft. apart for social distancing, with no more than 10 seats at any table TABLE OF CONTENTS TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW THE GOLD STANDARD THE STRONGEST FIELD THE PLAYERS is designed to showcase the greatest golfers on the planet. No amateurs or exemptions, the 144-player field represents the strongest collection of players assembled each season. The competitor who hoists THE PLAYERS trophy knows that he has beaten the very best and cemented his place in history as a champion. THE PUREST TEST Pete Dye’s masterpiece – THE PLAYERS Stadium Course – favors no one, while demanding excellence from all. To triumph, the world’s best must bring a well-rounded game and execute under the very definition of pressure. The course tests every facet of the game and every club in the bag. Each hole has elements of risk, reward, drama and excitement. Visually intimidating, every shot requires precision, creativity and commitment. Great shots are rewarded, mistakes punished, and flaws magnified. THE DEFINING MOMENT A mere 137-yard shot is an unlikely start to the most recognized hole in golf. But the diabolical amphitheater that combines water, wind and intense pressure makes it the centerpiece of THE PLAYERS Stadium Course. Anticipation and suspense build throughout the day and culminate on that lonely walk from 16th green to 17th tee. One swing for the island green can crush aspirations or cement a championship. It is this decisive moment when players measure themselves against the best while huge galleries gather to witness history. THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE THE PLAYERS Championship was the first tournament conceived with the fan as its focal point. Viewing mounds were built into the original design, allowing spectators to see every hole while ensuring that they are in the middle of all the excitement and drama. THE PLAYERS continues to lead in embracing change to deliver the best experience in the modern game. Whether a specta- tor is there to watch the world’s best players or simply to enjoy all the amenities, THE PLAYERS Championship provides the highest expression of hospitality and entertainment and should be on every sports fan’s bucket list. TABLE OF CONTENTS TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW FACT SHEET DATE March 9-14, 2021 SITE THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL PAR/YARDAGE Par: 36-36=72/7,215 Yards ARCHITECT/OPENED Pete Dye/1980 FORMAT 72 holes of stroke play; after 36 holes, there is a cut to the low 70 and ties TOURNAMENT HISTORY Year Winner Score Site Year Winner Score Site 1974 Jack Nicklaus 272 (-16) Atlanta CC 1997 Steve Elkington (2) 272 (-16) TPC Sawgrass 1975 Al Geiberger 270 (-10) Colonial CC 1998 Justin Leonard 278 (-10) TPC Sawgrass 1976 Jack Nicklaus (2) 269 (-19) Inverrary G&CC 1999 David Duval 285 (-3) TPC Sawgrass 1977 Mark Hayes 289 (+1) Sawgrass CC 2000 Hal Sutton (2) 278 (-10) TPC Sawgrass 1978 Jack Nicklaus (3) 289 (+1) Sawgrass CC 2001 Tiger Woods 274 (-14) TPC Sawgrass 1979 Lanny Wadkins 283 (-5) Sawgrass CC 2002 Craig Perks 280 (-8) TPC Sawgrass 1980 Lee Trevino 278 (-10) Sawgrass CC 2003 Davis Love III (2) 271 (-17) TPC Sawgrass 1981 Raymond Floyd 285 (-3) Sawgrass CC 2004 Adam Scott 276 (-12) TPC Sawgrass 1982 Jerry Pate 280 (-8) TPC Sawgrass 2005 Fred Funk 279 (-9) TPC Sawgrass 1983 Hal Sutton 283 (-5) TPC Sawgrass 2006 Stephen Ames 274 (-14) TPC Sawgrass 1984 Fred Couples 277 (-11) TPC Sawgrass 2007 Phil Mickelson 277 (-11) TPC Sawgrass 1985 Calvin Peete 274 (-14) TPC Sawgrass 2008 Sergio Garcia 283 (-5) TPC Sawgrass 1986 John Mahaffey 275 (-13) TPC Sawgrass 2009 Henrik Stenson 276 (-12) TPC Sawgrass 1987 Sandy Lyle 274 (-14) TPC Sawgrass 2010 Tim Clark 272 (-16) TPC Sawgrass 1988 Mark McCumber 273 (-15) TPC