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Your Community Voice for 50 Years RecorPONTE VEDRA der INSIDER’STournament Guide RORY LOOKING STILL BACK 20 years ago, REIGNS Tiger Woods made McIlroy remains defending champ after 2020 cancellation an astonishing putt on the No. 17 en route to the title, and other major milestones A NEW HOME PGA TOUR opens state-of-the-art global headquarters Pristine Waterfront Immaculately maintained home located on a cul de sac Atlantic Beach Retreat Ideally located in Atlantic Beach, this 3-story town- on the largest lake in Marsh Landing features a spacious floor plan, first floor home is only two blocks away fom the ocean as well as the Beaches Town master, and expansive 180-degree water views showcased throughout. Center. 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Includes a large covered balcony to woods views along with smart home features & premium upgrades. and ground floor storage.3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms $1,585,000 3 bedrooms, 2 baths $290,000 Sophisticated Coastal Luxury A masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, Pristine Craftsmanship on Ponte Vedra Blvd. Thoughtfully designed and this custom beach home was thoughtfully designed by Nesting Place Inte- showcasing exquisite craftsmanship throughout, this custom coastal home riors 7 Heritage Homes and offers a neutral coastal pallette with panoramic offers master suites on both floors, an office, loft area, ample storage & views of the Ocean and Guana. 4 bedrooms, 3F/2H bathrooms a flex space ideal for a 5th bedroom. 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths $2,150,000 Elizabeth Hudgins, REALTOR® Sarah Alexander, REALTOR® 904-553-2032 cell 904-334-3104 cell [email protected] [email protected] www.ElizabethHudgins.com www.SarahAlexander.net ©2020©2017 BHH Affiliates, LLC An independently operated subsidiary of Homes Services of America,America, Inc.,Inc., aa BerkshireBerkshire HathawayHathaway affiliate, andand aa franchiseefranchisee ofof BHHBHH Affiliates,Affiliates, LLC.LLC. Berkshire HathawayHathaway HomeHome ServicesServices andand thethe Berkshire HathawayHathaway Home Services symbol are registered servicemarks of Home Services of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity. Information not verified or guaranteed. If your home is currently listed with a Broker, this is not intended as a solicitation. Your Community Voice for 50 Years WHAT'S INSIDE PONTE VEDRA WELCOME TO RNot yourecor average newspaper, not yourd averageer reader THE PLAYERS 6 PUBLISHER Susan Griffin NAVIGATING [email protected] THE PLAYERS 8 FLORIDA MARKET MANAGER THE PLAYERS: 26 Hugh Osteen 22 BY THE NUMBERS [email protected] PUBLICATION DESIGNER PLAYERS WEEK 8 Paris Moulden 24 EVENT SCHEDULE [email protected] CONTRIBUTING WRITER MCILROY STILL Kathy Bissell 26 DEFENDING TITLE SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE NEW NAMES Ed Johnson 34 & FACES WHO [email protected] HAVE A SHOT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Kristin Flanagan PREDICTION: 34 [email protected] 38 WHO WILL BE THE SALES ASSISTANT 2021 CHAMPION? April Snyder [email protected] THE PLAYERS: 44 A LOOK BACK PHOTOS 44 Micah Green, Craig O'Neal, The PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR OPENS Recorder file photos 46 NEW GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS AD DESIGN Lisa Murphy [email protected] PGA TOUR LEADS 50 THE CHARGE IN CIRCULATION MANAGER SAFE RETURN Jonathan Bueno [email protected] PRO GOLF ENTERS 57 GAMBLING ARENA NEW LIMITS ON 60 DISTANCE FOR DRIVERS, BALLS? 46 Cover Photo: Micah Green PONTE VEDRA RECORDER/FIRST COAST REGISTER • 102 A1A N., Unit 108, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 • 904.285.8831 4 THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP GUIDE 2021 Photo provided THE PLAYERS by the PGA TOUR OneWelcome year ago, during THE PLAYERS Championship, to his- tory activities for 2021 have been amended to reflect safety tory unfolded in a way no one could have predicted or imag- standards and protocols, we maintain our commitment to ined. The PGA TOUR’s flagship event, and our community’s honoring the brave men and women who protect and preserve signature event, was canceled following the first round of play our freedoms. On Tuesday, March 9, THE PLAYERS, with due to health and safety threats from COVID-19. support from Proud Partners and media partners, will host a No one could have predicted that we would still be navigat- daylong fundraising campaign, #Match4Military, to generate ing the challenges of the pandemic. Each of us have had to support and awareness for Northeast Florida military organiza- practice more patience, determination and creativity over the tions like K9s for Warriors, Fire Watch, Greater Jacksonville last 12 months. Whether it involved learning how to work from Area USO, Wounded Warrior Project, Operation New Uni- home, serving as interim schoolteachers for our kids or becom- form, and so many others. THE PLAYERS will match, dollar ing Zoom experts, each of us found ourselves taking on new for dollar, all donations up to $250,000. We encourage you roles and responsibilities in order to keep moving forward. to join us in being champions for our community’s military During his press conference on Friday, March 13, 2020, heroes and their families. Commissioner Monahan stated, “The one thing that this sport • Every Shot Live: We are pleased to share that Every Shot does better than any other sport is it uses a moment like this, Live will return this year, showcasing more than 32,000 live and it turns it into a positive.” golf shots over the course of the week, accessible via PGA Over the last year, the PGA TOUR and THE PLAYERS have TOUR LIVE on NBC Sports Gold. We are especially excited found ways to keep moving forward in a thoughtful and safe to offer all fans free access to Every Shot Live on Thursday, manner, so that we could continue to make investments that March 11. Additionally, 2019-20 ticket purchasers of THE benefit our citizens, local economies and charities. PLAYERS will receive free access all week long! It’s no surprise that THE PLAYERS 2021 will look different. Thanks to your continued support, we will produce an in- In response to health and safety protocols, on-site capacity will credible 2021 event that we can all be proud of. One that will be reduced. While tickets to the 2021 championship are sold showcase our community’s resiliency, collaboration and creativ- out in light of these protocols, our team has worked incredibly ity, and one that continues to generate charitable and economic hard in order to continue to engage the entire Northeast Florida impact throughout Northeast Florida. community, including the following initiatives: • Military Appreciation: THE PLAYERS has a long-stand- Thank you, ing commitment to honoring our Northeast Florida military Jared Rice members, veterans and their families. While on-site celebra- Executive Director, THE PLAYERS Championship 6 THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP GUIDE 2021 Announcing Ponte Vedra Beach’s New! Ultimate Retirement Community State-of-the-art Clubhouse with beautiful, open views Bridging Gorgeous Homes With A Resort Lifestyle Announcing an exciting, new community truly worthy of the Vicar’s Spacious Flats with up to 2,125 sq. ft. of living Landing name that bridges safety and security with freedom, fun, and convenience. From housing and dining to transportation and health care, you’ll be covered through every phase of living. Learn more about luxury living at the all-new Vicar’s Landing at Oak Bridge. Hurry, phase one is selling out fast! Located in beautiful Ponte Vedra Beach Quality on-site health care services Life Choice Community TM 904.285.6000 | VicarsLanding.com THE PLAYERSNavigating PAGES 8-24 Photo by CRAIG O'NEAL TICKETS through Sunday, ALL youth will need a last. Valid identification and creden- ticket in order to attend the tournament. tials are required. Tickets are mobile-only and day-specif- In order to access a hospitality venue, Veterans with valid identification ic tickets: They can be purchased exclu- ALL youth must have the proper ticket can purchase discounted tickets on sively online at www.THEPLAYERS.com. Tuesday-Sunday. Tuesday, March 9, and Wednesday, Tickets available (prices below do not Military tickets: In support of height- March 10, while supplies last. (Limited include tax): ened military restrictions limiting large to two tickets per veteran per day.) Day-specific Stadium Pass: gatherings and adherence to compre- To receive and redeem vouchers • Tuesday – $25 hensive health and safety protocols, this for tickets, military members and vet- • Wednesday – $25 year’s tournament will not include a Mili- erans must follow these steps: • Thursday – $70 tary Appreciation ceremony, concert, or Go to THEPLAYERS.com/tickets • Friday – $80 hospitality venue (Patriots Outpost) that (Military dropdown icon) to access • Saturday – $80 traditionally hosts thousands of military the verification system. • Sunday – $70 members and their families; however, Upon verification, a voucher will be Hospitality: Fans interested in upgrad- THE PLAYERS maintains its commitment issued for each day (Tuesday and/or ed experiences should visit THEPLAYERS. to welcoming Northeast Florida military Wednesday). com/hospitality for more information. members. The voucher must be printed and Youth tickets: Up to two (2) youth, Complimentary admission will be redeemed at Will Call (new address in ages 15 and under, will be admitted free provided to active duty, retired, reserve, 2021): 13000 Sawgrass Village Cir- with a ticketed adult on Tuesday and and National Guard members, and one cle, Building 1, Ponte Vedra Beach, Wednesday only (Presented by Nemours dependent, on Tuesday, March 9, and FL 32082.