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Lee Smith named new executive director of THE PLAYERS

Smith has 20 years experience working at TPC courses around the country in management roles and as a head golf professional. He looks forward to growing THE PLAYERS.

Sports

THE PLAYERS tabs Lee Smith as new executive director

Smith has spent over 20 years with the PGA working in management roles and as a head golf professional. He looks forward to continuing to grow THE PLAYERS.

Sports

Ben Griffin's journey from quitting golf to making the cut at THE PLAYERS

A generous donation from a sponsor got Griffin back into golf and he has made the most of his second chance at chasing his dream.

The Players

Scheffler turns in masterpiece at Sawgrass to win Players

The victory was worth $4.5 million and sent Scheffler back to No. 1 in the world for the second time this year.

Sports

The incredible comeback story of professional golfer Ben Griffin

Ben Griffin quit golf two years ago. Thanks to a generous sponsorship donation he got a second chance at the game he loves and is making the most of it.

The Players

THE PLAYERS leaves mark on Ponte Vedra community

In 2019, the University of Florida reported the annual economic impact of The Players was over 150 million dollars.

Sports

Nico Echavarria's path to THE PLAYERS

Echavarria, who lives in Jacksonville, won last week's Puerto Rico Open to qualify for THE PLAYERS. He missed four straight cuts prior to last week's victory.

Sports

Ponte Vedra's Nico Echavarria qualifies for THE PLAYERS with last-minute win in Puerto Rico

Nico Echavarria wasn't even planning on competing in THE PLAYERS. That is, until he won last week's Puerto Rico Open to qualify for "golf's fifth major."

Sports

1-on-1 with legendary sports broadcaster Mike Tirico at THE PLAYERS

Mike Tirico has called everything from the Olympics to Monday Night Football and even professional golf. He says THE PLAYERS Championship is special in so many ways.

GMJ

Between hole 11 & 12, find the Taste of Jax at The Players

Local restaurants have a place to shine at TPC Sawgrass.

The Players

Large group of first timers aim to take home THE PLAYERS trophy

32 first timers are competing in this week's PLAYERS Championship, including last week's winner at Bay Hill Kurt Kitayama and local golfer Nico Echavarria.

Community supports Baylee Holbrook during Friday night football game

Lake City officer Corporal Tim Parisi has died

Local Weather: Feeling like fall with northeast breezes and clouds this weekend

Two named storms in the Atlantic, but both are expected to remain out to sea

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Jacksonville Beach golfers respond to merging of PGA Tour and LIV Golf

Lee Smith named new executive director of THE PLAYERS

THE PLAYERS tabs Lee Smith as new executive director

Ben Griffin's journey from quitting golf to making the cut at THE PLAYERS

Scheffler turns in masterpiece at Sawgrass to win Players

The incredible comeback story of professional golfer Ben Griffin

THE PLAYERS leaves mark on Ponte Vedra community

Nico Echavarria's path to THE PLAYERS

Ponte Vedra's Nico Echavarria qualifies for THE PLAYERS with last-minute win in Puerto Rico

1-on-1 with legendary sports broadcaster Mike Tirico at THE PLAYERS

Between hole 11 & 12, find the Taste of Jax at The Players

Large group of first timers aim to take home THE PLAYERS trophy

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