
The Players Stadium Course
TPC at Sawgrass



About this course
Home to perhaps the most anxiety-inducing par 3 in professional golf, The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach is defined by its drama. Pete Dye’s polarizing design, emblematic of the modern era, sprawls across former swampland, utilizing strategically placed water hazards and undulating fairways to test even the most seasoned players. Errant drives are often punished, and the course subtly favors players who can shape the ball both ways, negotiating doglegs and forced carries with creativity and precision. Dye, with significant input from his wife Alice, crafted a layout known as much for its spectacle as its strategy. While opinions on the course's fairness remain divided among professionals, its impact is undeniable. It has served as the permanent host for The Players Championship since 1982, offering an annual proving ground where legends are made and dreams are dashed, often with a splash at the infamous 17th. Beyond the tournament spotlight, TPC Sawgrass offers a uniquely Floridian golfing experience. The club is recognized for its relaxed atmosphere, offering a welcome contrast to some of golf’s more buttoned-up establishments. Members and guests relish in the "Valley of Sin" after tackling the 18th, where cold beverages and boisterous recounting of the day's triumphs (or more likely, near-misses) are the norm. The club's unofficial dish, the hearty "Sawgrass Slammer" sandwich, is another beloved tradition.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1982
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Pete Dye
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,215 yards
- Difficulty
- 78.6/155
- Course Vaults score
- 8.7
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Jacksonville International Airport, a straightforward thirty-minute drive south along I-95 and A1A into the coastal enclave of Ponte Vedra Beach. The route transitions from interstate efficiency to the sun-dappled stretch of Florida's Atlantic coast, where salt air and swaying palms signal proximity to the ocean. As you turn onto TPC Boulevard, the landscape opens to reveal the sprawling grounds of TPC at Sawgrass, home to golf's most famous island green and a temple of championship golf that has defined professional tournament play for over four decades.

FAQ
Common questions about The Players Stadium at TPC at Sawgrass
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Players Stadium at TPC at Sawgrass has a Course Vaults score of 8.7 out of 10 based on 399 logged golfers.
The Players Stadium was designed by Pete Dye.
Yes. The Players Stadium at TPC at Sawgrass is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Players Stadium is 72.
The Players Stadium plays 7,215 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Players Stadium is 155.




