HOSPITALITY INFORMATION MARCH 10-15, 2020 | TPC SAWGRASS | THE PLAYERS STADIUM COURSE | PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL THEPLAYERSHOSPITALITY.COM THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP 2020
Dear Partners,
On behalf of our tournament staff, we thank you for your support of THE PLAYERS Championship. From its very inception, THE PLAYERS was designed to, and has drawn national and international attention to our region and visitors from all over the world. THE PLAYERS 2019 debuted significant changes – a new trophy, new branding, upgraded fan amenities including the Welcome Experience, and the most dramatic – the move to March, all of which furthers the tournament’s position as the global showcase for Northeast Florida.
THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is home to the most recognized hole in golf and a global destination for golf and sport enthusiasts. THE PLAYERS is an important gathering place for our partners to entertain prospects, clients and associates. The fan-friendly set-up of TPC Sawgrass, the history and tradition of the tournament, and the best golfers in the world on display assure the ultimate experience for you and your guests.
The 2019 tournament generated a record level of funds for local charities. The funds generated by THE PLAYERS each year benefit more than 300 charities throughout Northeast Florida, totaling over $100 million in charity giving since it began in 1974 and moved to Ponte Vedra Beach in 1977. Through your continued support, we are able to continue the tradition of giving back as we showcase our area to the world.
Please take the time to review the information in this manual as it contains helpful details to ensure your hosting program at THE PLAYERS 2020 is delivered effectively to your guests.
We look forward to seeing you in March.
Sincerely,
Jared Rice, Vice President and Executive Director CHAMPIONSHIP 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 VP & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: SR DIRECTOR, SALES: Jared Rice Walker Fletcher [email protected] [email protected]
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: SR MANAGER, SALES & OPERATIONS: Ryan Hart Scott Gordon [email protected] [email protected]
COORDINATOR: SALES MANAGER: Jessica Henderson Dugan Murphy [email protected] [email protected]
Tournament Services SALES REPRESENTATIVE: TOURNAMENT SERVICES MANAGER: Sam Dunham Jessica Zinz [email protected] [email protected]
SALES REPRESENTATIVE: TOURNAMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR: Edward Waller Matt O’Donnell [email protected] [email protected]
SALES ASSISTANT: TOURNAMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR: Lauren Thermes Kourtney Keegan [email protected] [email protected]
Tournament Operations Charitable Outreach SR DIRECTOR, TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS: Todd Tatarek SR DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY OUTREACH: [email protected] Marsha Oliver
TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST: CHARITABLE OUTREACH MANAGER: Sam Harker Jen Hendrich [email protected] [email protected]
COMMUNITY OUTREACH MANAGER: Emily Tillo [email protected] Tournament Overview
TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW NEW & IMPROVED IN 2020
New! • Anticipated sell-out at THE PLAYERS Championship on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday to maintain the Gold Standard experience • Parking passes are required Tuesday-Sunday • Tickets to THE PLAYERS will be mobile only • Express lanes at entrances will allow those without bags to enter through a separate line elevating the entry experience • Meiomi Wines is the official wine partner of the PGA TOUR and will feature a wine lounge on 8 green • Upgraded coffee will be available for purchase throughout the course • Enhanced Stadium Village experience • The Island Suites on 16 Fairway are private hospitality venues available for purchase for the week • THE PLAYERS Kid Zone presented by Nemours Children’s Health System has been relocated near 8 green IMPROVED! • THE PLAYERS Welcome Experience has been reconfigured to enhance the experience for spectators upon arrival • Stadium Village has moved to the left of THE PLAYERS Welcome Experience walkway, now located next to The 17th Hole Challenge, and will include an indoor/outdoor open-air bar • Expanded variety of local on-site food partners • Enhanced video wall experience on the practice grounds with Top Tracer technology • Expanded bicycle and golf cart parking located inside the Sawgrass gates near lots 4 & 5 • Amplified WIFI at tournament entries and throughout the course to enhance the spectator experience • Expanded stage for the Military Appreciation Day Concert and Ceremony • The Morgan Stanley Eagles for Impact tent has been relocated to 18 Fairway near the Patriots’ Outpost • The Baptist Family Care Suite has been relocated behind 8 green and near the First Aid Headquarters for easy spectator access • THE PLAYERS Shop at Davis Love III Entry has been restructured to make the shopping experience more streamline for spectators • THE PLAYERS continues to work on enhancing the transportation experience to and from THE PLAYERS. Some of those measures include: • New turning lane into the general lot off of CR 210, that brings spectators directly to the tournament’s main entry. • Ongoing work with UBER to enhance the rider experience to and from the course including a designated pick up area outside the Couples Entry • Continued partnership with the City of Jacksonville to provide shuttles to and from downtown hotels to the tournament • Wine & Dine on 9 has been reimagined with lounge areas and on-site Mieomi Wine activations • Every shot will be streamed live from TPC Sawgrass totaling 32,000 shots from an elite field of 144 players. 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 spectator 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. TOURNAMENT FACT SHEET
Date March 10-15, 2020 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 Defending Champion Rory McIlroy
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 Sawgrass 2011 K.J. Choi 275 (-13) TPC Sawgrass 1989 Tom Kite 279 (-9) TPC Sawgrass 2012 Matt Kuchar 275 (-13) TPC Sawgrass 1990 Jodie Mudd 278 (-10) TPC Sawgrass 2013 Tiger Woods (2) 275 (-13) TPC Sawgrass 1991 Steve Elkington 276 (-12) TPC Sawgrass 2014 Martin Kaymer 275 (-13) TPC Sawgrass 1992 Davis Love III 273 (-15) TPC Sawgrass 2015 Rickie Fowler 276 (-12) TPC Sawgrass 1993 Nick Price 270 (-18) TPC Sawgrass 2016 Jason Day 273 (-15) TPC Sawgrass 1994 Greg Norman 264 (-24) TPC Sawgrass 2017 Si Woo Kim 278 (-10) TPC Sawgrass 1995 Lee Janzen 283 (-5) TPC Sawgrass 2018 Webb Simpson 270 (-18) TPC Sawgrass 1996 Fred Couples (2) 270 (-18) TPC Sawgrass 2019 Rory McIlroy 272 (-16) TPC Sawgrass TOURNAMENT FACT SHEET
Charity • More than $100 million – Total dollars generated for charity since it began in 1974 and moved to Ponte Vedra Beach in 1977 • $9.25 million – Total generated for local charities through the 2019 event • 300 – The number of Northeast Florida charities impacted by THE PLAYERS in 2019
Thursday, May 11 Golf Channel 1-7 p.m. ET
Friday, May 12 Golf Channel 1-7 p.m. ET
Saturday, May 13 Golf Channel 12-2 p.m. ET NBC Sports 2-7 p.m. ET
Sunday, May 14 Golf Channel 12-2 p.m. ET NBC Sports 2-7 p.m. ET TV LISTING
• All television sets should be on THE PLAYERS during the broadcast hours • At other times, the television sets may be on, but the volume MUST BE LOW • For AV assistance please contact your venue’s manager
Thursday, March 12 Golf Channel 1-7 p.m. ET
Friday, March 13 Golf Channel 1-7 p.m. ET
Saturday, March 14 NBC Sports 2-7 p.m. ET
Sunday, March 15 NBC Sports 1-6 p.m. ET SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, March 9 • Practice Day for professionals • Course closed to the public • THE PLAYERS Community Celebration, invite only, 7:00 p.m., TPC Sawgrass
Tuesday, March 10: Military Appreciation Day • Gates open at 7:30 a.m. • Practice Day for professionals • Military Appreciation Ceremony on Hole 17 at 5:00 p.m. followed by a concert featuring Grammy award winning duo The Chainsmokers
Wednesday, March 11 • Gates open at 7:30 a.m. •Practice Day for professionals
Thursday, March 12 • Gates open at 7:15 a.m. • First round of competition begins at approximately 7:40 a.m. (threesomes off of No. 1 and No.10)
Friday, March 13 • Gates open at 7:15 a.m. • Second round of competition begins at approximately 7:40 a.m. (threesomes off of No.1 and No.10)
Saturday, March 14 • Gates open at 8:00 a.m. • Third round of competition begins at approximately 8:50 a.m., depending on the size of the cut (twosomes off No.1)
Championship Sunday, March 15 • Gates open at 7:15 a.m. • Church Service at 7:00 a.m., Stadium Village • Final round of competition begins at approximately 7:50 a.m., depending on size of the cut (twosomes off No.1) • Closing ceremony on Clubhouse Lawn immediately following play UBER TRANSPORTATION
Uber Information Uber, the premier ride sharing partner of THE PLAYERS, will drop offAND pick up at the Couples Entry.
Getting to THE PLAYERS Championship: • Download or update the Uber app on your phone • Enter Destination: THE PLAYERS Championship • Enter the tournament through the Couples Entry
Leaving THE PLAYERS Championship: • Exit tournament grounds through the Couples Entry • Follow the tournament signage to the designated Uber pick up area outside the Couples Entry • Get in available Uber and head to your preferred destination Policies and Procedures
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Admission • Tuesday - Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. • Thursday - Friday, Sunday: 7:15 a.m. • Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Tee Times are approximate and subject to change.
Thursday Threesomes off No.1 & No.10 a.m. (7:40-9:40) p.m. (12:30-2:30)
Friday Threesomes off No.1 & No.10 a.m. (7:40-9:40) p.m. (12:30-2:30)
Saturday Twosomes off No.1 (8:50 a.m.-2:50 p.m.)
Sunday Twosomes off No. 1 (7:50 a.m.-1:50 p.m.)
• Credentials and badges must be presented for admission • THE PLAYERS is not responsible for lost or stolen credentials
Alcohol Policy • Strict adherence to alcoholic beverage consumption laws will be enforced in all areas • Alcohol cannot be served to anyone younger than 21; proof of age will be required for anyone younger than 35 • Only two drinks may be purchased at a time; spectators are not allowed to carry more than two drinks at any given time
Banners • Banners and signs are strictly prohibited on the outside of tent structures, chalets, or on any fencing • The tournament will provide standard signs for all hospitality venues • Banners may be placed on the inside back or side walls of private hospitality tents and must be approved by the tournament prior to placement
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
TournamenT Bag Policy TOURNAMENT BAG POLICY
aPProved Bags
6” 12”
6” 12” 6”
Bags smaller than Clear Bag smaller than 1-Gallon Plastic Medically Necessary and 6”x 6”x 6” 12” x 6” x 12” Freezer Bag Diaper Bags*
*Infant and Medical supplies will be permitted after proper inspection.
non-aPProved Bags
Backpack Camera Case Mesh Bag Purse
Over-sized Seat Cushion Clear Backpack Tinted Plastic Bag Binoculars Case Tote Bag
Printed Pattern Folding Chair Bag Plastic Bag (Folding Chair is Allowed)
For more inFormaTion go To PgaTour.com/Prohibiteditems POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Permitted and Prohibited Items All items are subject to search. You will be asked to return all unauthorized items to your car.
Permitted • A one gallon, clear, re-sealable plastic bag • At the tournament’s discretion, food may enter the tournament in a clear plastic bag not to exceed the size of a one-gallon, clear, resealable plastic bag • Mobile phones, tablets, and PDAs – MUST be on silent mode and adhere to PGA TOUR’s Mobile Device Policy (can be viewed at THEPLAYERS.COM) • During practice rounds only: Still camera with lens smaller than 6 inches; no case • Umbrellas without sleeve • Medically necessary supplies, strollers, small diaper bags, plastic baby bottles, and other necessary baby supplies (infant must be with carrier); items subject to search • Collapsible chairs without chair bags • Binoculars without case
Prohibited • No bags larger than a small purse 6”x 6”x 6” including carrying cases, backpacks, camera bags or chair bags • No clear plastic, vinyl, or other carry items larger than 12”x 6”x 12” • No plastic, metal or glass cups, cans or containers of any kind except for medical or infant needs • No computers or laptops unless approved by tournament prior to event • No knives, firearms or weapons of any nature • No video cameras (all week) • No cameras (during competition rounds) • No beverages (patrons may not bring in or exit with beverages) or coolers • No posters, signs or banners • All portable chairs must be removed from the course each night POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
PGA TOUR Mobile Device Policy • Devices must be on silent at all times; flash may not be used • Devices may be used to capture video, audio and photos (content) in all areas throughout tournament week • Content may be used for personal purposes (e.g., personal social media); no commercial use • No live streaming or real-time coverage (e.g., no shot-by-shot coverage) • Data use (e.g., texting) is permitted in all areas throughout tournament week • Phone calls are allowed only in designated areas • Please be respectful of play and do not interfere with players, caddies or media • All posted signage and instructions from tournament staff must be observed • Failure to comply with this policy may result in the revocation of your ticket
Please see the back of your ticket for complete terms. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES