Players Championship rolls out Military, veterans ticketing plan for 2024 tournament
The Players Championship hosted more than 22,000 members of the military and their families last year.
The tournament has a standing order: "ya'll come back."
The Players rolled out its 2024 ticketing and initiatives for the military this week, highlighted by the Military Appreciation Day activities on March 12, two days before the first round of the 50th Players, and continuing throughout the week with the Patriots' Outpost, located near the 16th tee of the Players Stadium Course.
“The entire team here at The Players is proud to honor those who have sacrificed so much for not only our Northeast Florida community but for our country,” said Lee Smith, Players Executive Director. “We are so excited to honor and thank our brave active-duty service members and veterans with these special initiatives throughout the tournament.”
The Players is offering complimentary admission to active duty, retired, reserve and National Guard members and one dependent on March 12 and March 13, plus one competition day (March 14-17), while supplies last.
Valid identification and credentials are required. All tickets include a $20 digital voucher that can be used for food and nonalcoholic beverages on-site.
Active duty, retired, reserve and national guard members will receive a 20% discount in the PGA Tour Fan Shop (must have valid military I.D.).
Cole Swindell concert highlights day
Military Appreciation Day will begin with the opening of the Patriots' Outpost (presented by CSX) with service members and one accompanied dependent. The Outpost will provide complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages all week.
Ceremonies on March 12 at the 17th green of the Stadium Course will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the National Anthem by Matthew Johnson, winner of The Players National Anthem Contest and former contestant on "The Voice,” and ending with a concert by multi-Platinum country star Cole Swindell.
Veterans can purchase discounted admission for themselves and one dependent for March 12 and 13, and for one competitive round day. Those tickets also will include a $20 digital voucher that can be used for food and nonalcoholic beverages on-site.
To obtain military and veteran tickets
Visit theplayers.com/tickets and click CLAIM TICKETS in the Military Admission section.
Select your chosen tournament day(s).
Verify your military designation using GovX by selecting the link on the checkout page.
Once verified, complete the transaction and access your tickets on THE PLAYERS’ digital portal.
Add your ticket(s) to your mobile wallet before arrival.
Parking passes are not included in any ticket purchases. A separate parking pass is required each day of tournament week, Tuesday through Sunday, and must be purchased online in advance via theplayers.com/parking.
The Players also is sponsoring its annual Military Job Fair March 9 at the Patriots' Outpost, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. It's open to all military personnel, veterans and military spouses, with around 25 companies present with existing job opportunities.
For more information, visit theplayers.com/military.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Military, dependents welcome back again to 50th Players Championship
