THE PLAYERS Championship: hole by hole

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Whether you’re a first-time visitor to THE PLAYERS or a seasoned spectator, this handy hole-by-hole rundown will help you navigate the Stadium Course like a pro:

Hole 1

Views:

The large grandstands surrounding No. 1 tee are a popular place to watch players hit their tee shots, with mounds to the left and right of the green for optimal viewing.

Limited foliage lets you see a player’s approach and putt.

This less-crowded location provides a great opportunity to get close to players as they walk from No. 1 green to No. 2 tee.

Food & Beverage:

Refreshment stand at 1 tee and 2 green

Hole 2

Views:

Elevated mounding behind the green provides a great place to watch players decide whether or not to go for the par 5 in two or lay-up, and then you can keep an eye on them as they head to No. 3 tee to take a shot at the par-3 green.

Food & Beverage:

Refreshment stand at 1 tee and 2 green

Hole 3

Views:

Left of the tee box is a great place to view golf, as you are just on the other side of the practice tee, which means you can move back and forth to watch the 3rd hole as well as see players warm-up. This elevated areas provide a great line of sight.

Extended mounding to the left of the green allows for great views of balls approaching the green and players putting.

Food & Beverage:

Refreshment stand at 1 tee and 2 green

Hole 4

Views:

Sit on the bulkhead around the water surrounding the green and dangle your feet (hold on to those flip-flops!).

Lowered mounding for improved viewing on 4 tee.

Expanded fan walkway.

Food & Beverage

Refreshment stand at 4 green

Hole 5

Views:

Find great views of this tough par 4 from the elevated left side of the fairway, where you can also catch a glimpse of players practicing on the back tee of the driving range.

Elevated mounding behind the green provides superior viewing angles.

Food & Beverage:

Wine & Dine on 9

Vernon’s Restaurant

The Wine Lounge Presented by William Hill Estate

High-end varietals from William Hill Estate Winery

Permanent restroom located on 9 fairway

Hole 6

Views:

This green isn’t very crowded and offers a great place to catch the action up close.

It’s the perfect spot to be near players as they walk from the green to the No. 7 tee.

Permanent restroom located on 9 fairway

Hole 7

Views:

The elevated mounding behind the green allows you to see all the way back to the tee box.

Food & Beverage:

Wine & Dine on 9 located on 9 fairway

Vernon’s Restaurant

The Wine Lounge Presented by William Hill Estate

High-end varietals from William Hill Estate Winery

Michelob ULTRA Mobile Build-a-Bar located at 9 Fairway

Refreshment stand left of 8 green and 9 tee

Permanent restroom located on 9 fairway

Hole 8

Views:

Always a fan favorite, you can get close to the action when players hit their tee shots thanks to elevated mounding behind the green (and in the shade of nearby trees).

This area also allows fans to see shots land and players putt on this undulating green.

The fan bleacher on 8 green, featuring the Wine Lounge presented by William Hill Estate, offers fantastic views of the 8th hole.

Food & Beverage:

Refreshment stand near 8 green and 9 tee

Wine & Dine on 9 located on 9 fairway

Vernon’s Restaurant

Michelob ULTRA Mobile Build-a-Bar located at 9 Fairway

The Oasis (21+)

The Wine Lounge Presented by William Hill Estate

High-end varietals from William Hill Estate Winery

Permanent restroom located on 9 fairway

Hole 9

Views:

A great par 5 to watch players hit their tee shots and decide whether to go for the green in two.

Significant amounts of foliage to the left of the green have been removed, and bleachers were added.

New mounding on 9 green was added so you now have a better view of players’ approach shots and putts.

Food & Beverage:

Refreshment stand near 8 green and 9 tee

Wine & Dine on 9 located on 9 fairway

Vernon’s Restaurant

Michelob ULTRA Mobile Build-a-Bar located at 9 Fairway

The Oasis (21+)

The Wine Lounge Presented by William Hill Estate

High-end varietals from William Hill Estate Winery

Concession Stand located at 18 tee

Concession Stand located at Four Points

Permanent restroom located on 9 fairway

Hole 10

Views:

The elevated mounding behind the tee provides great views of players’ tee shots, and you’re just steps away from a permanent restroom.

Enjoy views of 10 tee and 16 tee from the new MD Anderson covered bleacher and deck.

Food & Beverage:

The Blue Room VIP Lounge presented by Michelob ULTRA (upgraded ticket available at theplayersblueroom.com)

Ovinté

Bistro Aix

IL DESCO

Stadium Village

The Patio

Fan Bleacher presented by MD Anderson Cancer Center

Trucks on 10

Mystery Melt

Catullo’s Italian

Mama’s Food

Up In Smoke BBQ

Pounders Burgers

Cely’s Filipino Food

Michelob ULTRA Mobile Build-a-Bar located at Trucks on 10

Permanent restroom located at The Patio

Hole 11


Views:

A fan favorite par 5 where players often go for the green in two, the green is surrounded by sand and water, which provides non-stop drama and excitement.

The newly enhanced bowl-shaped mounding around the green provides fantastic views of 11 and 12 with great shade.

Additional mounding for improved viewing on 11 green.

Food & Beverage:

Tacos on 12

TacoLu will be serving food and beverages.

Taste of JAX

Candy Apple Café

Mojo Kitchen

Pele’s Wood Fire

Trasca & Co Eatery

Trucks on 10

Mystery Melt

Catullo’s Italian

Mama’s Food

Up In Smoke BBQ

Pounders Burgers

Cely’s Filipino Food

Michelob ULTRA Mobile Build-a-Bar located at Trucks on 10

Permanent restroom located at Taste of JAX

Hole 12

Views:

Elevated mounds around the tee provide excellent views of players hitting their tee shots.

The mound near the green allows you to look back at the tee and approach shots, as well as over the green for up-close views

Additional mounding for improved viewing on 12 tee.

Food & Beverage:

Tacos on 12

TacoLu will be serving food and beverages.

Taste of JAX

Candy Apple Café

Mojo Kitchen

Pele’s Wood Fire

Trasca & Co Eatery

Permanent restroom located at Taste of JAX

Hole 13

Views:

Fans directly behind the green may even see a ball or two roll through the green and end up in collection area just on the other side of the ropes from where they’re sitting.

The top of the mounding behind the green also provides a nice view of players teeing off on No. 14.

Food & Beverage:

Tacos on 12

TacoLu will be serving food and beverages.

Hole 14

Views:

A tough par 4 with great, elevated views behind the tee and the right side of the fairway. Errant tee shots to the right often end up right near fans.

Food & Beverage:

Taste of JAX

Candy Apple Café

Mojo Kitchen

Pele’s Wood Fire

Trasca & Co Eatery

Hole 15

Views:

This par 4 has elevated mounding on the left side of the green, providing good views of approach shots and putting.

Additional mounding for improved viewing on 15 green.

Food & Beverage:

Taste of JAX

Candy Apple Café

Mojo Kitchen

Pele’s Wood Fire

Trasca & Co Eatery

Trucks on 10

Mystery Melt

Catullo’s Italian

Mama’s Food

Up In Smoke BBQ

Pounders Burgers

Cely’s Filipino Food

Michelob ULTRA Mobile Build-a-Bar located at Trucks on 10

GREY GOOSE® Bloody Mary Bar at Couples Gate Entrance

Permanent restroom located at Taste of JAX

Hole 16

Views:

The Fan Bleacher presented by MD Anderson Cancer Center – a public access shade zone – located behind the tee, provides a great view as players launch their tee shots.

The elevated mounding on the left side of the green also provides an ideal vantage point for approach shots and putts, as well as a view of the 17th hole.

This is one of the most iconic par 5s in all of golf, offering opportunities for eagles and birdies with accurate approach shots, but also bogeys and double bogeys with water looming down the right-hand side.

Food & Beverage:

The Blue Room VIP Lounge presented by Michelob ULTRA (ticketed venue)

Ovinté

Bistro Aix

IL DESCO

Stadium Village

The Patio

Patriot’s Outpost (open to all active duty, Reserve, military retirees, veterans and their dependents)

The Patio

Fan Bleacher presented by MD Anderson Cancer Center

Concession stand located in the Grove behind 16 green and 17 tee

The Food Court

Brucci’s Pizza

Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q

Firehouse Subs

MShack

Tropical Smoothie Café

Trucks on 10

Mystery Melt

Catullo’s Italian

Mama’s Food

Up In Smoke BBQ

Pounders Burgers

Cely’s Filipino Food

Michelob ULTRA Mobile Build-a-Bar located at Trucks on 10

Michelob ULTRA Mobile Build-a-Bar located behind 16 green

GREY GOOSE® Bloody Mary Bar at Couples Gate Entrance

GREY GOOSE® Bloody Mary Bar at Nicklaus Gate Entrance

Permanent restroom located at The Patio

Permanent restroom located behind 16 green

Hole 17

Views:

There is not a bad view of this legendary, island green par 3.

Cool off in the shade at the Fan Bleacher presented by MD Anderson Cancer Center – a public access shade zone – located behind the green.

This is a perfect spot to watch golf and then see players walk off the green and through the tunnel as they head to the 18th tee.

Food & Beverage:

Concession stand located in the Grove behind 16 green and 17 tee

The Food Court

Brucci’s Pizza

Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q

Firehouse Subs

MShack

Tropical Smoothie Café

The Oasis (21+)

Concession Stand located at 18 tee

Michelob ULTRA Mobile Build-a-Bar located behind 16 green

GREY GOOSE® Bloody Mary Bar at Nicklaus Gate Entrance

Permanent restroom located behind 16 green

Hole 18 –

Views:

This finishing hole is one of the most difficult on the PGA TOUR, with water down the left side and an extremely narrow fairway.

You’ll find great views behind the tee and down the right side of the hole.

The elevated area around the green is known as The Bluff, where courtesy folding chairs are provided at no charge, and if you’re in your chair when the last putt drops at the end of the day, you can take it home for free!

Food & Beverage:

The Oasis (21+)

Concession Stand located at 18 tee

Permanent restroom located at The Patio