THE PLAYERS Championship 2027: Where to Stay, Logistics & Local Tips
March 11-14, 2027 at TPC Sawgrass. The published schedule, the logistics that actually matter, what not to miss, and where to stay – from Ponte Vedra to the St. Augustine and Palm Coast spillover – with an honest guide to when to book.
THE PLAYERS Championship returns to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach March 11–14, 2027, with tournament week opening Tuesday, March 9. It’s the PGA TOUR’s flagship event, a 120-player field, and the most famous hole in golf — the island green 17th — and it pulls tens of thousands of fans into the Jacksonville beaches for the week. This guide covers the schedule, the logistics that actually matter (parking, rideshare, traffic), where to stay from Ponte Vedra to Palm Coast, what not to miss, and when to book so you get the right home in the right place.
THE PLAYERS 2027 at a glance
- Championship rounds: Thursday, March 11 – Sunday, March 14, 2027
- Tournament week opens: Tuesday, March 9 — Military Appreciation Day with a 4:30 p.m. concert (included with any Tuesday ticket)
- Where: THE PLAYERS Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass, 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
- Field: 120 players | Signature hole: the par-3 17th island green
- Tickets & parking: THEPLAYERS.com/tickets — parking is a separate advance purchase
- Book by: January 2027 (earlier for Ponte Vedra)
Tournament Week Schedule (Published)
| Day | What’s happening | Tip |
| Tue, Mar 9 | Military Appreciation Day; practice round; 4:30 p.m. concert | The most relaxed, best-value day on the grounds |
| Wed, Mar 10 | Practice round | Best day to walk the whole course and stand at 17 without a crowd |
| Thu, Mar 11 | Round 1 | Big field, long day — arrive early |
| Fri, Mar 12 | Round 2 (cut) | Drama at the cut line; crowds build |
| Sat, Mar 13 | Round 3 | Busiest gallery day — parking and roads at their worst |
| Sun, Mar 14 | Final round | Stake out 16–17–18 early for the finish |
Verify the daily schedule, gate times, and any changes at THEPLAYERS.com before you travel.
Getting There Without Losing Your Day
- Buy parking in advance — it’s separate from your ticket. Lots fill on Saturday and Sunday; without a permit you’ll be scrambling.
- Consider rideshare from the beaches. Visit Jacksonville recommends Uber/Lyft; from Jax Beach, Neptune, or Atlantic Beach it’s a short ride and you skip the lot entirely.
- Driving from St. Augustine or Palm Coast? Leave early. A1A and Butler Boulevard congest around the course, especially the weekend. Aim to be parked before the first tee times.
- Pack for a full day: sun protection, comfortable shoes (the Stadium Course is very walkable, with covered bleachers at 10, 12, 13, and 16), and check the bag policy before you go.
- Practice days are the secret. Tuesday and Wednesday let you see the players up close, stand at the 17th tee, and enjoy the grounds with a fraction of the weekend crowd.
Things Not to Miss
The 17th island green — even on a practice day, watching balls find the water is the show. The 16–17–18 closing stretch on Sunday is one of the best finishes in golf; get there early. The Mediterranean-style clubhouse is worth a look, and the covered bleachers give shaded, elevated views of several holes. Off the course: Mickler’s Landing beach access in Ponte Vedra for a sunset walk, the Beaches Town Center in Atlantic/Neptune Beach for dinner, and a day trip to St. Augustine’s historic district if you have a rest day.
| Why March 2027 books early on the First Coast
Three peak weeks land back-to-back: The Amelia Concours (March 4–7), THE PLAYERS (March 11–14), and northeast Florida spring break (March 15–19). That’s one continuous surge of demand across all of our markets, which is why the best-located homes for either event are typically gone by January. If you know your dates, book now. |
When to book — and where, depending on when you decide
The closer to the course, the earlier it sells. Here’s the honest timeline:
Book direct with Casago First Coast for our rate, no platform fee, and a local team on the phone if plans change.
- By November 2026: Ponte Vedra Beach and walk-to-beach Jax Beach homes. Best selection, best locations.
- By January 2027: Jacksonville, Neptune, and Atlantic Beach homes; the good St. Augustine inventory.
- February 2027 and later: St. Augustine and Palm Coast spillover — still great trips, easy drive, and often better value.
Where to Stay for THE PLAYERS, Market by Market
Closest to the course: Ponte Vedra Beach and the Jacksonville beaches
Ponte Vedra Beach is the ground-zero stay: minutes from TPC Sawgrass, quiet, upscale, and spread out, with wide beaches and Mickler’s Landing for evening walks. It sells out first — book by fall. Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach are 15–20 minutes north and the smart alternative: a real beach-town base with the pier, surf, and the Beaches Town Center’s restaurants for the evenings, plus an easy rideshare to the course. It’s also the closest cluster to Jacksonville International (about 35 minutes).
Local tip: During tournament week the beaches’ restaurants are packed after play — make dinner reservations before you arrive, and consider a home with a kitchen and a grill for at least a couple of nights.
The spillover pick: a historic city 30–40 minutes from the first tee
When Ponte Vedra and the beaches fill, St. Augustine is the best-kept secret of PLAYERS week: about 30–40 minutes south via A1A or I-95, with a walkable historic district, a deep restaurant scene, and Anastasia Island and Vilano Beach for non-golf days. Vilano Beach and the north end of town are the closest to the course; the Historic District gives you the best evenings. It’s a genuinely better vacation base than a hotel by the interstate.
Local tip: Drive up A1A along the coast in the morning (it’s the scenic route and avoids I-95’s Butler Boulevard backup), and plan a non-golf day for the Castillo, St. George Street, and a sunset on the bayfront.
The value pick: pool homes an hour from the course, with room for the whole group
Palm Coast and Flagler Beach sit about an hour south of TPC Sawgrass via I-95 — a straightforward drive, and worth it for groups. This is the First Coast’s pool-home capital: spacious single-family homes with private pools, garages, and often a canal dock, at rates well below the beaches during event week. Ideal for a golf group that wants to split a big house, cook out, and drive up together, with Flagler Beach’s pier and Old Florida downtown for rest days.
Local tip: Pair the tournament with a round of your own — Palm Coast’s Hammock Beach and Grand Haven courses are minutes from most homes, and tee times are easier to get than at anything near Ponte Vedra that week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is THE PLAYERS Championship 2027?
A: THE PLAYERS Championship 2027 is played Thursday, March 11 through Sunday, March 14, 2027 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Tournament week opens earlier, with Military Appreciation Day on Tuesday, March 9 (including a 4:30 p.m. concert included with any Tuesday ticket) and practice rounds midweek. Always confirm the schedule at THEPLAYERS.com before you travel.
Q: Where should I stay for THE PLAYERS Championship?
A: Stay in Ponte Vedra Beach to be closest to TPC Sawgrass, or in Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, or Atlantic Beach about 15-20 minutes north for a beach-town base with more restaurants. St. Augustine (about 30-40 minutes south) and Palm Coast (about an hour) are the smart spillover markets when the beaches sell out - you get a real vacation town, better value, and a straightforward drive up A1A or I-95. Casago First Coast manages homes in all of these.
Q: How do I get to TPC Sawgrass during THE PLAYERS?
A: Tournament parking must be purchased in advance and separately from tickets, and lots fill on the weekend, so plan ahead. Visit Jacksonville recommends rideshare (Uber or Lyft) for guests staying in the Jacksonville area, and it's the easiest option from the beaches. If you're driving from St. Augustine or Palm Coast, leave early - A1A and Butler Boulevard back up near the course, especially Saturday and Sunday.
Q: When should I book a rental for THE PLAYERS 2027?
A: Book by January 2027 at the latest, and earlier if you want to be in Ponte Vedra or walking distance to the beach. THE PLAYERS lands in a three-week stretch of peak demand - The Amelia Concours the week before and spring break the week after - so the best-located homes across the First Coast are typically gone months out. Booking direct with Casago First Coast gets you our rate and a local team you can call.
Lock In Your PLAYERS Week Home
Ponte Vedra goes first, the beaches next, then St. Augustine and Palm Coast. Wherever you land, book direct for our rate and a local team on the phone.
