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Read moreInside the Players Championship: 10 things you need to know
3. november 2023
Everyone here at MissDesignerGolf has been keeping a very close eye on the Players Championships – and Hayden Buckleys fantastic hole-in-one has inspired us to share the 10 most important things to know about the Players Championship:
1.The Players Championship is held annually in March at the TPC Sawgrass golf course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and has us on the edge our seats every time.
2.It is considered one of the most prestigious events in golf, with a field of 144 of the best players from around the world, including the Miss Designer Golf staff favourite, Rory McIlory
3.The tournament was first held in 1974, and was initially called the Tournament Players Championship.
4.The purse for the 2021 Players Championship was $15 million, making it the richest purse in golf history.
5.The iconic 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass features an island green, which has become one of the most famous holes in golf
6.The Players Championship is not a major championship, but is often referred to as the “fifth major” due to its high level of competition and large purse
7.The winner of the Players Championship receives a five-year exemption on the PGA Tour and an invitation to the other three major championships.
8.Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus are among the most successful players in the tournament’s history, with two wins each.
9.The Players Championship has been won by players from all over the world, including South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and Australia
10.The 2020 Players Championship was cancelled after the first round due to the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the first time in the tournament’s history that it was not completed
Conclusion
The Players Championship is a tournament that is steeped in history and tradition, and is widely regarded as one of the most important events on the golfing calendar – it is certainly a highlight for us here. With its world-class field, challenging course, and large purse, it is no surprise that the tournament is often referred to as the “fifth major”. As golf fans around the world eagerly anticipate the next edition of the Players Championship, we can be sure that the event will continue to produce unforgettable moments, just like Buckley’s iconic hole-in-one and produce some of the best golfers in the world.
