On the tee: Tickets for 50th Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course go on sale
Now's the time for golf fans to make sure they don't miss a milestone week in golf history.
Tickets for the 50th Players Championship March 12-17, 2024, at the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass went on sale Thursday through theplayers.com/tickets.
“Over the past 50 years, this legendary event and its iconic venue have become a sanctuary for passionate fans and a symbol of athletic excellence, and we cannot wait to celebrate the storied history of this championship this upcoming March," said Players executive director Lee Smith. "The team is hard at work to ensure that this year’s offerings are thrilling, inspiring and relentlessly entertaining as is standard for The Players."
The Players, the flagship event of the PGA Tour, annually has the deepest field in professional golf, which will chase a total purse of $25 million — also the highest among PGA Tour events and major championships. Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion.
Tournament week begins on March 12 with Military Appreciation Day and a free concert at the 17th hole's Island green. After a practice round on March 13, the competitive rounds will be March 14-17 — the second time the final round of The Players has been held on St. Patrick's Day since it returned to a March date in 2019.
Fans can guarantee the lowest ticket prices by purchasing them early. They will be "dynamically priced," and the price will increase with demand. Up to six tickets per day, per account can be purchased. They start as low as $30 per day, plus taxes and fees.
Customers using MasterCard will receive preferred pricing on Stadium Passes and can purchase up to four per day, per account, as supplies last.
Fans also can purchase tickets for a new venue at The Players, the Intracoastal Club between hole Nos. 12 and 13. The open-air site will offer TVs, bar-style seating and the ability to purchase upscale food and beverages, including beer, wine and signature cocktails.
Other Players Championship ticket policies
Youth tickets: Up to two youths 15 and under will be admitted free with a ticketed adult all week long. All youth ages six and older must have a ticket to access hospitality venues.
Military tickets: Tickets for active duty and retired military will go on sale in early 2024 and are available while supplies last. Military ticketholders and their families also get access to the Patriots’ Outpost.
Chip In for Charity: Fans can support their favorite participating nonprofit by purchasing tickets from their members. The Players will donate up to $40 for every competitive round ticket sold on behalf of eligible nonprofits, while supplies last. A complete list of participating organizations is available at theplayers.com/chip-in.
Birdies for Charity: Nonprofits can raise money by inviting fans to make a minimum $20 donation to their organization and guess the number of birdies that will be made over the course of the tournament (free hint: there were 1,457 birdies last year). The individual who guesses the exact number of birdies will be awarded a grand prize of $10,000. Participating charities will receive 100% of every donation collected for their organization, as well as funding from a $150,000 bonus pool provided by The Players. A complete list of participating organizations and contest rules is available at theplayers.com/birdies.
Parking: Parking passes are not included in any ticket purchases. A separate parking pass is required each day of tournament week and must be purchased online in advance via theplayers.com/parking. Tuesday and Wednesday parking will be $15 per day, plus tax and fees; Thursday through Sunday is $40 per day, plus tax and fees. Parking will not be sold on-site, and all parking passes will be digital.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Players Championship tickets for 50th anniversary tournament go on sale
