Rory McIlroy narrowly defeats Jim Furyk to win THE PLAYERS
Leaderboard gravity. That’s what NBC’s Paul Azinger called it when there were several golfers with a chance to take the lead at THE PLAYERS on Sunday. And like regular gravity, the sheer weight of the moment brought most of them down, one after one, until only Rory McIlroy remained. The exception was local Jim Furyk, who advanced all afternoon and then was beaten by one stroke.
Local favorite Jim Furyk finishes runner-up at THE PLAYERS
After Jim Furyk birdied on 18 late Sunday at THE PLAYERS, a few tears crept down his face as he tipped his hat to the crowd and walked toward the TPC Clubhouse. At that moment, Furyk was the leader of the tournament at 15-under, but perhaps more significant, the longtime area resident was home, with friends and family in the crowd, and he had returned to a state of his game not seen in years.
Furyk & Friends welcomes celebrities to Ponte Vedra for good cause
A host of celebrities were in Ponte Vedra Beach on Sunday and Monday to attend the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation’s annual concert and golf tournament benefiting local charities.
THE PLAYERS and Birdies for the Brave team up with Operation Shower to host group baby shower for military moms-to-be
On Sunday, March 10, THE PLAYERS and Birdies for the Brave partnered with Operation Shower to host the ninth annual group baby shower for 35 expectant moms-to-be at TPC Sawgrass.
Deane Beman to receive ‘Rock of the Community Award’ from Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach
Former PGA TOUR Commissioner Deane Beman will receive the 2019 “Rock of the Community Award” at the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach’s annual Mineral City Celebration, to be held Saturday, May 4, at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse.
Nocatee hosts grand opening of Spray Water Park
Nocatee hosts realtors for VIP tour of Spray Water Park
Leprechauns, libations and living the life at the Island Green of THE PLAYERS Championship
