MAY 10-15 TPC SAWGRASS PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
For the 2016 PLAYERS Championship, the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse will be reimagined as an invitation-only, first-class experience to accommodate select individuals who share the same passion for golf as well as an appreciation for an exquisite hospitality setting unlike any other in the world of sports. By choosing THE PLAYERS Club, you ll have access to the practice and tournament rounds of your choosing on individual days or for the full week. You ll also be granted private access to the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse as well as private suites overlooking the 18th Green and signature 17th Tee! A gourmet food selection and a premium open bar featuring items handcrafted by celebrated chefs and bartenders will be available at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse, and all guests will be treated to an exclusive shopping experience at the TPC Sawgrass Pro Shop. Guests purchasing all-week access will receive a unique identifying number for each pass. This number will be reserved exclusively for subsequent years, giving the holder the first opportunity to purchase the same passes year after year.
THE PLAYERS CLUB SIGNATURE VIEWS The TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse is a striking Mediterranean-style venue that provides an elite hospitality experience for guests. The PLAYERS Club on-course suites include the ideal vantage points to take in all the action at both the 18th Green and the 17th Tee! The 18th Green lies just outside the Clubhouse, granting guests a phenomenal view from private suites of each shot down the fairway of this 426-yard finishing hole. With an elevated view from behind the 137-yard 17th hole, guests will have a birds-eye view of the island green at golf s most iconic hole. THE PLAYERS CLUB EXCLUSIVITY THE PLAYERS Club will be an invitation-only, premier venue designed to accommodate even the most discerning individuals. This elegant, old-world setting will supply the backdrop for an exquisite hospitality experience unlike any other in the world of sports. All guests of THE PLAYERS Club will receive exclusive access to the TPC Sawgrass Pro Shop, featuring items that will be available only in this location and only during tournament week! Guests of THE PLAYERS Club will also have access to the practice and tournament rounds of their choosing on individual days or for the full week. Those who have purchased all-week access will receive a unique identifying number for each pass, which will be reserved exclusively for the holder in subsequent years.
THE PLAYERS CLUB PRACTICE ROUND TUESDAY AND/OR WEDNESDAY The TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse will be reimagined as an invitation-only high-end experience to accommodate select individuals who share the same passion for golf as well as an appreciation for an exquisite hospitality setting unlike any other in the world of sports. Tickets providing access to practice rounds on Tuesday and/or Wednesday Private access to the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse as well as private suites overlooking the 18th Green and the 17th Tee Gourmet food selection and premium open bar featuring items handcrafted by celebrated chefs and bartenders Celebrity appearances by Pro Football Hall of Famers Dwight Stephenson & Jack Youngblood Valet parking service available Hilton Garden Inn Ponte Vedra GAMEDAY ONLY PER PERSON/PER DAY $799 ACCOMMODATIONS PER PERSON/PER DAY $1,199 $1,599
THE PLAYERS CLUB TOURNAMENT ROUND THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND/OR SUNDAY The TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse will be reimagined as an invitation-only high-end experience to accommodate select individuals who share the same passion for golf as well as an appreciation for an exquisite hospitality setting unlike any other in the world of sports. Tickets providing access to tournament rounds on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday Private access to the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse as well as private suites overlooking the 18th Green and the 17th Tee Gourmet food selection and premium open bar featuring items handcrafted by celebrated chefs and bartenders $125/day VIP shopping experience at the exclusive TPC Sawgrass Pro Shop Celebrity appearances by Pro Football Hall of Famers Dwight Stephenson & Jack Youngblood Valet parking service available Hilton Garden Inn Ponte Vedra GAMEDAY ONLY PER PERSON/PER DAY $1,639 ACCOMMODATIONS PER PERSON/PER DAY $2,029 $2,389
THE PLAYERS CLUB UPGRADE TOURNAMENT ROUND FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND/OR SUNDAY The TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse will be reimagined as an invitation-only high-end experience to accommodate select individuals who share the same passion for golf as well as an appreciation for an exquisite hospitality setting unlike any other in the world of sports. Tickets providing access to tournament rounds on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday Private access to the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse as well as private suites overlooking the 18th Green and the 17th Tee Gourmet food selection and premium open bar featuring items handcrafted by celebrated chefs and bartenders $125/day VIP shopping experience at the exclusive TPC Sawgrass Pro Shop Celebrity appearances by Pro Football Hall of Famers Dwight Stephenson & Jack Youngblood Valet parking service available Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa GAMEDAY ONLY PER PERSON/PER DAY $1,639 ACCOMMODATIONS PER PERSON/PER DAY $2,129 $2,599
THE PLAYERS CLUB ALL WEEK ACCESS: TUESDAY - SUNDAY The TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse will be reimagined as an invitation-only high-end experience to accommodate select individuals who share the same passion for golf as well as an appreciation for an exquisite hospitality setting unlike any other in the world of sports. Tickets providing access all week to practice and tournament rounds Private access to the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse as well as private suites overlooking the 18th Green and the 17th Tee Gourmet food selection and premium open bar featuring items handcrafted by celebrated chefs and bartenders $500 VIP shopping experience at the exclusive TPC Sawgrass Pro Shop Unique identifying number for each pass, giving the holder the first opportunity to purchase the same passes year after year (ticket only) Celebrity appearances by Pro Football Hall of Famers Dwight Stephenson & Jack Youngblood Valet parking service available Hilton Garden Inn Ponte Vedra GAMEDAY ONLY PER PERSON Tuesday - Sunday $5,000 ACCOMMODATIONS PER PERSON Tuesday - Sunday nights $8,579 $10,749
GREENSIDE LOUNGE By choosing the Greenside Lounge, you ll have access to the practice and tournament rounds of your choosing on individual days or for the full week. You ll also be granted private access to the Greenside Lounge s shaded exterior courtyard overlooking the 9th Green as well as the practice range and short game area. All guests will be treated to 7,500 climate-controlled square feet of elegance and style. Beverages from a premium, fully-stocked bar and gourmet food will also be available for purchase at the Greenside Lounge.
GREENSIDE LOUNGE PROXIMITY The recently-built Greenside Lounge is a stunning venue immediately adjacent to the 9th Green. This upscale setting will be transformed into a shared hospitality area offering guests an ideal location to relax, unwind, and enjoy the ultimate tournament experience. The 9th Green lies just outside the Greenside Lounge, granting guests a phenomenal view of each shot! Guests are just steps away from the putting surface of this par-5 risk-reward hole. GREENSIDE LOUNGE AMENITIES The social, energized atmosphere of the Greenside Lounge will offer fans approximately 7500 square feet of climate-controlled space as well as a shaded, open-air exterior courtyard. This outdoor space will feature umbrellas and table seating, and the indoor space will include soft seating, open table seating, big-screen TVs, and a bar area. Upgraded food and beverages will be available for purchase within this climate-controlled setting, and private restroom facilities will also be open to guests of the Greenside Lounge.
GREENSIDE LOUNGE PRACTICE ROUND TUESDAY AND/OR WEDNESDAY The recently-built Greenside Lounge is a stunning venue offering guests a social, energized atmosphere immediately adjacent to the 9th Green. This 7,500 square foot interior space provides guests with a climate-controlled oasis that features a bar area, open seating and multiple TVs. Tickets providing access to practice rounds on Tuesday and/or Wednesday 1-night hotel accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn Ponte Vedra Private access to the Greenside Lounge Upgraded food and beverage available for purchase Shaded exterior courtyard with umbrellas and table seating in close proximity to the 9th Green, back practice area, practice range, Clubhouse and the 18th Green Private restroom facilities Hilton Garden Inn Ponte Vedra PACKAGE PRICING PER PERSON/PER DAY $529 $889
GREENSIDE LOUNGE TOURNAMENT ROUND THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND/OR SUNDAY The recently-built Greenside Lounge is a stunning venue offering guests a social, energized atmosphere immediately adjacent to the 9th Green. This 7,500 square foot interior space provides guests with a climate-controlled oasis that features a bar area, open seating and multiple TVs. Tickets providing access to tournament rounds on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday 1-night hotel accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn Ponte Vedra Private access to the Greenside Lounge Upgraded food and beverage available for purchase Shaded exterior courtyard with umbrellas and table seating in close proximity to the 9th Green, back practice area, practice range, Clubhouse and the 18th Green Private restroom facilities Hilton Garden Inn Ponte Vedra PACKAGE PRICING PER PERSON/PER DAY Thursday and/or Friday $529 Saturday and/or Sunday $579 $899 $949
GREENSIDE LOUNGE UPGRADE TOURNAMENT ROUND FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND/OR SUNDAY The recently-built Greenside Lounge is a stunning venue offering guests a social, energized atmosphere immediately adjacent to the 9th Green. This 7,500 square foot interior space provides guests with a climate-controlled oasis that features a bar area, open seating and multiple TVs. Tickets providing access to tournament rounds on Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday 1-night hotel accommodations at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa Private access to the Greenside Lounge Upgraded food and beverage available for purchase Shaded exterior courtyard with umbrellas and table seating in close proximity to the 9th Green, back practice area, practice range, Clubhouse and the 18th Green Private restroom facilities Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa PACKAGE PRICING PER PERSON/PER DAY Friday $649 Saturday and/or Sunday $679 $1,099 $1,149
SAWGRASS MARRIOTT GOLF RESORT & SPA Just steps from TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse guests can feel the sand between their toes at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa. Unique among Ponte Vedra Beach hotels, the Sawgrass offers luxurious guest accommodations, legendary golf courses at TPC Sawgrass and a full-service spa with rejuvenating treatments. Sprawling over 65 beautiful acres of Florida landscape, the resort also features a wide selection of dining options, including an on-site Starbucks, as well as over 61,000 square feet of elegant event space for corporate functions, weddings and receptions. Stretch out and unwind in the spacious guest rooms, which feature designer furnishings and lavish bedding. In addition, guests can choose from exclusive suites and villas that provide spectacular views of our lagoon. The friendly staff will make sure guests have everything they need for an unforgettable stay at this resort hotel. Hop on the resort s complimentary shuttle and escape to the white sands of Ponte Vedra Beach and the Atlantic Ocean, where the Cabana Beach Club awaits. Explore 26 miles of private beachfront, lounge on the beach, play in the ocean waves and enjoy oceanfront dining.
HILTON GARDEN INN PONTE VEDRA BEACH Have a refreshing and successful stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville/ Ponte Vedra hotel, featuring thoughtful amenities and services to make guests feel at home. Unwind in a modern guest room and view premium channels and movies on the 42-inch HDTV. Stay connected to family or business using complimentary WiFi and catch up with work at the desk. Each room has a coffeemaker, microwave and refrigerator. Upgrade to a spacious suite with separate living and sleeping areas for increased privacy. Some guest rooms and suites offer a deluxe jetted tub. Wake up to a delicious hot breakfast in Mulligan s Pub before heading out for business or recreation. The authentic Irish pub also serves lunch and dinner. Dine in or choose from a range of diverse restaurants offering American dishes, seafood and Italian cuisine - all within walking distance. The hotel provides a fitness center and outdoor pool to help guests stay in shape and rejuvenate. Make business easy in the 24-hour business center with A/V equipment rental and WiFi. The hotel has 1,900 sq. ft. of adaptable meeting space for your next business meeting, social gathering or elegant reception.
MAY 10-15, 2016 DWIGHT STEPHENSON PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMER Dwight Stephenson, a second-round pick and the 48th player selected in the 1980 NFL Draft, excelled at center for the Miami Dolphins for eight seasons from 1980 to 1987. An All-American at the University of Alabama, the 6-2, 255-pound Stephenson lived up to all his advance notices as a Dolphin. In just a few years, he was universally recognized as the premier center in the NFL. He earned both All-Pro and All-AFC recognition five straight years from 1983 to 1987. He was named the AFC or NFL Offensive Lineman of the Year in various major polls during four years. Stephenson was selected for five straight Pro Bowl games, the first four as a starter. Injuries prevented him from playing in the 1987 and 1988 games. Stephenson, who was born November 20, 1957, in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, was quiet, intense, hard-working and competitive. He was an exceptionally quick blocker and he possessed an explosive charge off the snap. He was the Dolphins offensive captain and his presence as the anchor of the offensive line was a major factor in the Dolphins record of allowing the fewest quarterback sacks in the NFL for six straight years. In his rookie season in 1980, Stephenson spent much of his time on special teams while learning the rudiments of pro football offensive line play. His first NFL start came in 1981 when the regular center, Mark Dennard, was injured in the 11th game. Stephenson played in 107 straight games and started in 80 consecutive games until the 1987 players strike ended the streak. He returned after the strike and started seven straight games before he suffered a serious left knee injury. Although he tried to mount a comeback the next season, he was forced to retire when the injury failed to respond. Stephenson was the starting center in the 1982, 1984 and 1985 AFC championship games and in Super Bowl XVII.
MAY 10-15, 2016 JACK YOUNGBLOOD PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMER Jack Youngblood, a 6-4, 247-pound All-American from the University of Florida, excelled for 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams from 1971 to 1984. As the 20th player selected in the first round of the 1971 draft, Youngblood made his presence felt almost immediately. He did so well as a backup to superstar Deacon Jones at left defensive end as a rookie that the Rams traded Jones before the 1972 season. Youngblood divided his playing time with Fred Dryer that year and then took over as the starting left defensive end in his third campaign in 1973. He played with distinction at that position for the rest of his 202-game career. Youngblood, who was born January 26, 1950, in Jacksonville, Florida, was rugged, determined, a dominant defender and the Rams perennial quarterback sack leader. He played in a Rams record 201 consecutive games and only missed one game in 14 seasons, that one miss coming in his final year in 1984. The Rams defensive captain, he was a three-time winner of the Dan Reeves Award given to that team s most valuable player each season. Youngblood was All-Pro in 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, and 1979 and All-NFC seven times. He played in seven straight Pro Bowls following each season from 1973 to 1979. During his tenure, the Rams played in five NFC championship games and they advanced to Super Bowl XIV following the 1979 season. In a first-round playoff game that year, Youngblood suffered a fractured left fibula; however, he was fitted with a plastic brace and he played every defensive down in both the NFC title game and Super Bowl XIV against the Pittsburgh Steelers. One of his most outstanding single-game performances came against the St. Louis Cardinals in a 1975 playoff game. Youngblood recorded one sack, one forced fumble, one blocked extra-point attempt and returned an interception 47 yards for a touchdown.