A Local Look at The Players Championship with Billy Horschel
Since its start in 1974, with Jack Nicklausโ historic victory over J.C. Snead at Atlanta Country Club, THE PLAYERS Championship has been one of the PGA TOURโs most coveted titles. Held annually in March, THE PLAYERS is one of the most anticipated tournaments on the PGA TOUR calendar, boasting not only the strongest field but also the biggest purse on the PGA TOUR. Additionally THE PLAYERS is able to provide year-round support to non-profit organizations throughout Northeast Florida that strengthen and improve the lives of citizens and communities.
Major guilds announce film nominees, clarifying Oscar field
Hopes that a few of last yearโs biggest box-office hits, โSpider-Man: No Way Homeโ and โNo Time to Die,โ might join the best-picture Oscar race were dealt a blow Thursday when several of Hollywoodโs top guilds announced their film nominations.
Jacksonville high schoolers introduced to career opportunities during forum at The Players
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ The Players Championship held its annual โTraining U Education Forumโ on Wednesday, where 50 Jacksonville-area high school student-athletes were introduced to career opportunities beyond the sports they play. Students in the forum got to hear from stars including pro golfer Harold Varner, Olympic medalist Shannon Miller and Wimbleton finalist MaliVai Washington. The Training U Forum was an open panel discussion where students learned about other job opportunities in the sports industry. The PGA also gave these student athletes the opportunity to go behind the scenes of their flagship event, The Players. Raines High School golfer Darionna May says this exposure to athletes, general managers and sports correspondents, really opened her eyes to other opportunities.
Gov. DeSantis offers prayers for Tiger Woods
Ron DeSantis offered prayers for golfer and Jupiter Island resident Tiger Woods, who was injured in a car accident in California on Tuesday. โWhen I saw that news I was scared,โ DeSantis said told reporters Wednesday. Weโre really proud that heโs a Florida resident.โDeSantisโ remarks came during a pre-tournament interview at the PGAโs World Golf Championship, which will be held this weekend at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, DeSantis praised the Bradenton golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin. AdโThe fact is, when youโre doing things outdoors, thatโs one of the safest environments you could possibly have, when youโre talking about the infections,โ DeSantis said.
Quiet please: A PGA with no fans and the new normal for golf
A fans watches through a hole in the fence along the the 12th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in San Francisco. Were going to celebrate what weve got, PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh said about the weeks eerily silent arrangement. I actually miss playing in front of fans because you obviously work off that, especially in a major championship., Day said. This week, though, instead of fans surrounding the tee boxes, there are a hand-sanitizer dispensers. And instead of roars echoing through the cypress trees, its the quiet congratulations of a fellow playing partner: Nice shot.