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Planning a trip to "The Home of the PGA TOUR" is more than just booking a tee time at the Stadium Course. To truly experience Ponte Vedra Beach like a pro, you need to navigate the logistics, the private clubs, and the "Dye-abolical" nuances that most travel agencies miss.
You've booked the trip. You've got the tee time at the Stadium Course. But let's be honest: is your game actually ready for the Island Green? Right next door to the TPC Sawgrass clubhouse sits a facility that many visitors overlook, assuming it's only for the pros on TV: The PGA TOUR Performance Center.
If you are looking for the perfect pairing to a bucket-list round at TPC Sawgrass, or simply want a luxury golf getaway where the ocean breeze hits you on the first tee, look no further than the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club (PVIC).
Every March, the golf world descends on Ponte Vedra Beach. THE PLAYERS Championship isn't just a tournament; it's a bucket-list event. But here's the catch: You can't play TPC Sawgrass during tournament week. With the right local knowledge, you can build the perfect hybrid trip: watching the world's best in the morning and playing world-class tracks in the afternoon.
Everyone comes to Ponte Vedra Beach for one reason: to test their nerve against the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass. Playing the Stadium Course is a bucket-list item for a reason. But building a truly memorable, first-class golf weekend or corporate outing around it? That takes local knowledge.
A dream trip to TPC Sawgrass isn't just about conquering the 17th island green. The experience extends far beyond the 18th hole, and as a Ponte Vedra local, I can tell you that our dining scene is a world-class, hidden gem.
So, you're ready to check a major item off your golf bucket list: playing the 17th island green at TPC Sawgrass. As a Ponte Vedra local and the founder of Sawgrass Ponte Vedra Golf Experiences, I can tell you firsthand that it is absolutely worth it.
Why the $148M Sale of the Sawgrass Marriott is Fantastic News for Your Next Golf Trip. The premier place to stay for this pilgrimage has always been the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, located right next to the course. Well, that premier experience is poised to get even better.
While TPC Sawgrass justly commands the world's attention, the surrounding Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville area is a treasure trove of equally world-class, but far more exclusive, private golf clubs. For the discerning golfer, these courses offer immaculate conditions, exceptional service, and a challenge that rivals the pros – if you can get on them.
"When is the best time to plan our TPC trip?" As a local concierge, this is the #1 question I get. The simple answer is that Northeast Florida is a 12-month golf destination. You can always play. But the "insider" answer is that the experience of playing TPC Sawgrass changes dramatically with the seasons.
Your TPC Sawgrass "bucket list" trip is booked. You're set to take on the Stadium Course, play Dye's Valley, and maybe even an "insider" round at a private club. But here's the "local" secret that turns a great golf trip into an unforgettable one: you are only 30 minutes away from the oldest city in America.
If you're planning a trip to TPC Sawgrass, the most obvious and "official" place to stay is the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa. But here is the critical "insider" secret that most online booking sites won't tell you: your experience can be drastically different depending on where on the resort you stay.
Every March, the golf world turns its eyes to our home here in Ponte Vedra Beach for The PLAYERS Championship.
Every golfer's pilgrimage to TPC Sawgrass is focused on one thing: the iconic 17th Island Green. But a truly great golf trip isn't about one hole; it's about a complete experience.
Every golfer's "bucket list" trip to Ponte Vedra is focused on conquering TPC Sawgrass. But what do you do on Day 2? Let me give you a true "insider" experience at my home club.
You've secured the coveted tee time at TPC Sawgrass. Now what? For a corporate retreat or luxury golf trip, the experience after the last putt drops is just as important as the golf itself.
We're preparing to share daily insights about the best golf courses, restaurants, hotels, and experiences in Ponte Vedra Beach. Stay tuned for expert recommendations and insider tips to enhance your golf travel experience.