This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - A preview of the 51st Players Championship
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Get ready for an inside look at the 51st Players Championship.
In this episode of “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ,” Kent Justice sits down with Lee Smith from the Players to preview the tournament’s biggest highlights.
Discover the incredible economic impact of the tournament - a staggering $234 million for our local community - and learn about exciting new features for 2025, including:
A cutting-edge AI course setup tool
An innovative app that lets fans predict golf shots
Expanded fan experiences and local food partnerships
Special events like the Creator Classic and Military Appreciation Day
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From the $25 million purse to the global broadcast reaching 220 countries, this episode reveals why The Players Championship is more than just a golf tournament - it’s a massive celebration of Northeast Florida’s sporting excellence. Tune in to hear all the insider details about this world-class event that puts Jacksonville on the global stage.
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About the Author Kent Justice headshot Kent Justice co-anchors these newscasts on News4JAX: 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Weeknights. He also reports on government and politics, hosting "This Week in Jacksonville," Channel 4's hot topics and politics public affairs show each Sunday morning at 9 a.m.
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