Notable Mentions Fernandina Beach Golf Club Fernandina Beach An affordably priced, well-operated municipal golf complex, this 27-hole facility (North, West and South nine-hole courses) sits amid lush stands of oak and pine trees. Played in combination, these courses are tournament worthy. Northeast Windsor Parke Golf Club Jacksonville Exuding the ambience of a nature preserve, this Arthur Hills design has been popular since its opening in 1992. The cornerstones of the experience are undulating fairways, elevated tee boxes, babbling brooks and streams, and beautiful trees and native PAR: 72, YARDS: 6,765 foliage. PAR: 73, YARDS: 6,999 (WEST-SOUTH) St. Johns Golf & Country Club St. Augustine Carved out of a pine forest, this Clyde Johnson course built in 2001 offers scenic views and challenging shots. The 10,000-square-foot putting green and double-sided driving range are perfect for practice shots. PAR: 72, YARDS: 7,236 Bent Creek Golf Course Jacksonville Often referred to as a hidden gem, this Bobby Weed and Mark McCumber design puts golfers in a natural setting of native Florida wetlands and mature pines. The lighted facility and FootGolf on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings are unique and popular offerings here. PAR: 71, YARDS: 6,420 THE PLAYERS Championship: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO THE PLAYERS Championship, the most anticipated golf tournament on the PGA Tour, takes place each May at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. Originating in 1974, THE PLAYERS Championship offers the highest prize fund of any tournament in golf. Here are tips for attending this year’s championship: TICKETS: To purchase tickets, visit pgatour.com. Pay with MasterCard for a 10% discount on daily and weekly grounds tickets. YOUTH POLICY: Kids 18 and under receive complimentary admission. To attend hospitality venues, children ages six and up need a ticket. PARKING: On-site parking must be purchased in advance and must be present upon arrival. FOOD & BAG POLICY: There are restrictions for bags and belongings on the course. Visit pgatour.com for details. MOBILE DEVICES: Cell phones must be on silent at all times. Calls may be placed or received only in designated cell phone zones. FPO FLASPORTS.COM/GOLF | 31
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