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Final leader board - Rory McIlroy comes out on top!

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Final leader board - Rory McIlroy comes out on top!

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Rory McIlroy shot a two-under 70 in the final round for 272 (−16) to win his first Players, one stroke ahead of runner-up Jim Furyk. Defending champion Webb Simpson finished six strokes back, tied for 16th place. Notable Tiger Woods also had a good week finishing T-30 at 6 under par.
The PGA Tour posted live updates of the leader board throughout the tournament, from Thursday to Friday. This was available on Google as the first selection that popped up when someone typed in 'The Players Championship.' The leader board also contained links to watch featured group's coverage with a small camera symbol, usually beside notable players in the field such as Tiger Woods or world number 1 Dustin Johnson.

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THE PLAYERS Championship - 2019 Leaderboard - PGA TOUR

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View the latest golf scores and results of the 2019 THE PLAYERS Championship.

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Highlights | Round 4 | Players Championship 2019

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Highlights | Round 4 | Players Championship 2019

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This video was posted by the PGA Tour who had experienced graphic designers compile and edit coverage taken from the event. The highlight golf shots were put into a few minute video each day and posted hours after the round. Specific player highlight videos are also posted later on by the PGA tour that show shot-by-shot coverage from the round; these are usually of the leader or a notable player such as Tiger Woods or Rory McIlroy whom was in contention the entire tournament. These videos are always available to watch, now that they are up on YouTube, and are great for fans who missed the television coverage due to prior arrangements and want to catch up.

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This website displays professional photos, videos of outstanding shots from the week, press conferences, Tweets, latest news, opinion analysis, and trending news about the event. Instructional videos, equipment used, tournament history and a golf travel advisory
are also posted on here. 'The Social Spot' is a social media section where Tweets of top golf analyst's and even players post about the event and share interesting stories. Basically everything about the event has a link on this site. Most popularly featured is the 'Grill Room' where posts about celebrities visiting, professional golfers pranking others, embarrassing stories and quotes of the week are exposed here.

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The Players Championship 2019 Videos & Photos | Golf Channel

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Find the latest videos, photos and updates from The Players and watch the world's best take on a thrilling finishing stretch at TPC Sawgrass March 14-17 on Golf Channel and NBC.

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This golf tournament has its own Twitter page that posted live updates regularly prior to, during, and even after the event. Tweets included scoring updates, pictures on and off the course of players, fans, and family, as well as videos of incredible golf shots. Injury and weather updates were also helpful as social media analysts got insight from players through interviews and on-scene observations. Fans are also able to reply, like, and retweet favorable content from the tournament. Twitter has become an important source for scoring updates in our generation and will continue to thrive in the  professional sports world. This is because there are social media workers on the course posting Tweets right after something happens. Whether it is a nice shot, picture of a professional golfer with a fan, or just something funny, workers at the Players can update others immediately with the click of a button of their phone.

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THE PLAYERS Championship (@THEPLAYERS) is another social media element through Facebook that thousands of fans access to follow the tournament. The main differences on this platform are a Recommendations and Review section, as well as a shop where people can buy special merchandise from the event. The R&R is useful not only during the event, but after because people considering going to watch professional golf next year can read reviews and get insights on what attractions are better on site, where to find good food, and even where to sit! Majority of the reviews are pleasant and speak about the prestigious island green 17th hole. Lastly, Facebook also highlights photos, videos and common posts about the Players Championship that friends, family, fans, and essentially anyone around the world can watch, comments or like throughout and after the event is played.

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THE PLAYERS Championship, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. 91,030 likes · 11,679 talking about this · 135,580 were here. Official page of THE PLAYERS Championship, held at TPC Sawgrass March 12-17, 2019.

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@theplayerschamp is a great social media element to follow on Instagram for shot highlights, impeccable photos, and live stories to keep you updated throughout the tournament. This year they posted pictures of the course being re-seeded months before the event and progressively showed how green TPC Sawgrass became for this early in the season. Instagram has become very popular amongst our generation and is a quick way to learn about what is going on in the sports world, from injury updates, to weather and broadcasting times. Video stories have become a major feature as well. The Players Championship specifically had a Foodie story button to check out what food items were tasty and popular among the spectators. There was also a FanShop to check out gear and merchandise for sale at the event for a limited time; items included club head covers, ball markers, and lots of clothing options.

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Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

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Below is the link to a Google experience of the PGA tour specific application. This social media application is incredible as I was able to follow Tiger Woods shot by shot through detailed updates. These included overviews of the hole, line of where the ball went, descriptions of how he hit the ball, any interference's with fans, course or weather conditions, and live scoring with a leader board. This was all tracked right through the simple update of my  phone! They quoted, "Experience the PGA TOUR like never before on your Android device with the official PGA TOUR App. Redesigned from the ground up with great new features and functionality and available for free from the PGA TOUR." Most importantly, fans can choose to get alert notifications for following their favorite players during the events.

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Experience the PGA TOUR like never before on your Android device with the official PGA TOUR App. Redesigned from the ground up with great new features and functionality and available for free from the PGA TOUR.

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This link to Ladbrokes blog page specifically was referenced from before the event begun. Personally, I read many authors' posts about what we were to expect at the Players Championship, from nagging injuries in players, to conditions on the course. The mostly used reason for this social media element is to find out 'who is hot' and what 'sleeper picks' may be for fantasy golf players. Certain bloggers on ladbrokes will list top contenders to win the tournament based on their statistical history at TPC Sawgrass, recent playing coming into the tournament, and who is healthiest and most prepared. Therefore, the previews are predominantly for betting on potential winners of the Players Championship, as well as other events throughout the PGA Tour season.

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A thrilling end to last week's Arnold Palmer Invitational has set the scene for what should be a wild weekend at the Players Championship. Florida's historic TPC Sawgrass, well known for its infamous Island Green on 17, hosts the 46th edition of the time-honoured event. World No. 1 Dustin Johnson headlines, alongside Tiger Woods and last week's winner, Francesco Molinari.

With the Top 50 players from both the FedEx Cup standings and the World Golf rankings participating, the Players Championship often boasts the strongest field of the year. Australians have won this tournament on five separate occasions, the most recent being Jason Day in 2016, while 2004 winner Adam Scott also stands a chance.

As the PGA Tour continues to provide upsets each week, we've done our best to preview all the top chances, as well as a few wild cards to keep an eye on. Be sure to check our complete 2019 Players Championship Preview below.

Rory McIlroy - $13.00

McIlroy is right where Molinari found himself a week ago - on the cusp of a win. The Irishman would have finished higher than sixth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational a week ago if it wasn't for a disappointing final round 72. Even so, McIlroy has still finished inside the Top 10 in his last six tournaments, great news as he heads to Sawgrass with a chip on his shoulder. The 29-year-old missed the cut at last year's Players, but keep in mind he has finished inside the Top 10 on four starts at this tournament. McIlroy just so happens to rank first in the PGA's off-the-tee ranking, making the re-seeded TPC turf more than ideal.

Ian Poulter - $11.00

The three-time Tour winner was outstanding last week at Bay Hill around the green. Poulter finished tied for 23rd, but keep in mind, he carded six birdies on Day 2 to put himself close to the top of the leaderboard. Experience and strong results count for a lot at these big events, and that's exactly what the Englishman has. Poulter has finished runner-up twice at Sawgrass, and now looks to improve on last year's 11th place finish.

Justin Thomas - $2.38

Hardly a surprise to find Thomas among the co-favourites. The American will look to rebound after tying for 30th at The Honda Classic earlier this month, and although the 25-year-old is yet to claim a win in 2019, Thomas is among the best in just about every statistical category this season. He's never missed a cut in four appearances at The Players, with his best finish coming in 2016 where he tied for third. Making the cut at this tournament is perhaps the toughest challenge on Tour, making Thomas a great chance to finish Top 10 this year.

Adam Scott - $2.50

Don't be surprised if Scott, the 2004 Players Champion, bounces back with a Top 20 performance this weekend. His performance at The Honda Classic last week was below average, missing the cut after a disappointing opening round 72. Still, it's easy to forget Scott was among the facourites at the Genesis Open last month, a tournament that saw him finish tied for seventh. Scott has been among the fields best at Sawgrass finishing inside the Top 20 on five occasions. He'd do well to rediscover 2004's winning form.

Dustin Johnson - $13.00

The 34-year-old returns to TPC Sawgrass having finished tied for 17th last year. Johnson's enjoyed a three-week break following his win in the World Golf Championship in Mexico last month, a worthy reward having now finished inside the Top 10 in three of his four tournaments this year. Johnson also ranks Top 10 in the PGA's putting and tee-to-green ratings, but success hasn't come easy at Sawgrass. The American has failed to finish higher than 12th (2017), missing the cut once and finishing outside the Top 50 on four occasions.

Francesco Molinari - $21.00

Molinari's putting masterclass was in full swing last week at Bay Hill. The 36-year-old found himself five shots back of the lead on the final day, nailing eight birdie putts including a fantastic chip shot from the rough on 8 to walk away with the win. Molinari was well suited to Bay Hill, a course that requires strong iron play and straight precision from the tee. TPC is very similar, and since the Italian has seven years experience at this event including three Top 10 finishes, don't be surprised if the in-form Molinari is among the leaders on the final day.

Justin Rose - $21.00

No knock on Rose, but his performances at TPC Sawgrass have been less than impressive in recent years. The Englishman has only one Top 15 finish in 15 starts, and on the back of four ugly rounds at Bay Hill that saw him finish +5 last week, Rose could be in for another long weekend. Nonetheless, we found out earlier this year just how resilient Rose can be. After tying for 34th at the Desert Classic, he rebounded with a win in the Farmers Insurance Open a week later. Can he do the same again?

Brooks Koepka - $26.00

For the first time in over a decade, the turf at Sawgrass has been reseeded. Experts seem to think that gives distance guys a bit of an edge this weekend, which should suit Koepka nicely. Last year's US Open winner has endured a fairly up and down start to 2019, finishing runner-up at The Honda Classic before missing the cut last week at Bay Hill. Putting remains a concern for the American, but he's still been consistent with the irons. It was around this time last year we saw Koepka find form on the way to the Open, so he should be one to watch.

Jon Rahm - $26.00

After starting the year among the favourites in just about every tournament, Rahm's disappointing performance in Mexico during the World Golf Championships last month was a bit of a letdown. The Spaniard has found trouble on and around the green this year, and unfortunately, his performances at The Players don't suggest anything is about to change. Rahm has finished outside the Top 50 in two-straight appearances.

Rickie Fowler - $26.00

Fowler knows a thing or two about TPC. He's among the most experienced players in the field, having won The Players Championship in thrilling playoff fashion back in 2015. It's surprising to find him at this price considering the American also finished runner-up here back in 2012. On the flip side, however, it's worth keeping in mind the nature of this course. For all of Fowler's success, he's missed the cut five times and also finished outside the Top 50 twice.

Tommy Fleetwood - $26.00

The Englishman is still in search for his first-ever win on the PGA Tour, but the 28-year-old looks to be finding some form as he heads to Sawgrass. Fleetwood finished third last week at Arnie's Place, while he also finished seventh at The Players last year. Fleetwood ranks 32nd in driving distance so far this year, which should suit him on this weekend's tricky course. All he needs now is some form with the putter.

Jason Day - $34.00

Day withdrew in the opening round of last week's Arnold Palmer Invitational, citing an annular disc tear in his back. It's been a big week for the Aussie, but the good news is he thinks his back is feeling good ahead of this weekend's trip to The Players. The scary part of all this is Day has had back troubles before, and it cost him big time in the Playoffs a few years ago. No one would blame you for questioning the 31-year-old's health, but since he's won this tournament before, Day deserves some consideration.

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2019 The Players Championship Preview - Ladbrokes Blog

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A thrilling end to last week's Arnold Palmer Invitational has set the scene for what should be a wild weekend at the Players Championship. Florida's historic TPC Sawgrass, well known for its infamous Island Green on 17, hosts the 46th edition of the time-honoured event. World No.

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This social media element can be discovered though Google Images as well as Pinterest because of their photos taken by professionals of the venue. Most famously, the picture below is of the 17th hole, which is an island green with thousand of fans able to sit on the banks around the water. This photo was featured on a mainstream Pinterest board, and then used by 'Visit St. Austines' site when pulled up on the internet. Below the image has quote, "The best field in golf and the world-class venue of THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass make this one of the most popular tournaments of the year." Other images in the site include shots from local concerts, the patio, and how to get to the tournament venues.

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THE PLAYERS 2019 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, combines the best field in golf with the world-class venue of THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. The tournament will take place from Tuesday through Sunday, March 12 to 17, 2019. Visitors are welcome to attend each day of the championship including the practice rounds.

THE PLAYERS is one of the most anticipated tournaments on the PGA Tour and boasts the largest purse as well as the strongest field. The stakes are high with a purse of 10 million. Golf Channel and others will be airing this exciting sporting event.

Proceeds from THE PLAYERS benefit Northeast Florida charities and have totaled nearly $84 million since the event moved to Ponte Vedra Beach in 1977. Since announcing a new charitable focus in 2011, THE PLAYERS has committed to generate $50 million for youth-related charities over the next 10 years.

On Saturday, March 2, 2019, THE PLAYERS Donna 5K is presented by the Nimnicht Family of Dealerships. This event raises funds for the Donna Foundation, which seeks to put an end to breast cancer. Runners and walkers of all levels are invited to experience a behind-the-scenes 5K route through the beautiful PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPCSawgrass. Participants will begin near the world famous island green at 17 and continue along the cart paths through all back nine holes. Participants in the 5K receive one free stadium pass admission to THE PLAYERS for Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

This year, THE PLAYERS will host a special Military Appreciation Day on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. The day will include pageantry by military personnel, a flyover by the 125th Fighter Wing, FL Air National Guard, and a National Anthem performance. Capping off the day will be the Military Appreciation Ceremony beginning at 5:00 p.m., followed by a live concert with artist Jon Pardi at 5:30 p.m.

Tournament Info

Admission: Daily ticket prices vary by day of attendance and type of tickets. Stadium passes on practice days are $25 on Tuesday and $20 on Wednesday. Tournament day tickets are $60 on Thursday, $65 on Friday, $70 for Saturday, and $60 for Sunday. Weekly stadium passes are available that range in price from is $225 to $550, depending on location. Visit here for details on weekly passes. These ticket prices are exclusive of sales tax and do not include parking (see below for parking details).

THE PLAYERS provides all career military (active duty, Reserve, military retirees and dependents) with complimentary admission to the tournament all week. Printed vouchers ( available here) and photo IDs are required, and all military should check in at the Military Tickets tents located at any of the tournament gates. There is also a complimentary hospitality tent for military personnel, The Patriots' Outpost, located at the 16th Tee.

For more information and for details on family plans, special seating and VIP options, as well as a complete list of permitted and prohibited items, please call 1-855-502-6090 or visit here to purchase tickets. Tickets are also available at Publix Supermarkets throughout northeast Florida.

When: In 2019, THE PLAYERS championship will be held from Tuesday, March 12, to Sunday, March 17, 2019. Tee-offs are in the morning, around 6:30 - 7:30 a.m., and individual events may last all afternoon.

Where: TPC Sawgrass is located at 110 Championship Way in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. For directions via GPS, use 5387 Palm Valley Road in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

Parking: On Tuesday and Wednesday, parking is free for everyone in the general lot. There is a fee for parking Thursday - Sunday, and parking for these days MUST be purchased in advance. Please visit here to purchase parking tickets. The rates are $30 per day on Thursday and Sunday, and $35 per day on Friday and Saturday. Fans with four or more in a vehicle may take advantage of a free parking offer with a voucher that can be downloaded here. The "Four for Free" voucher MUST be printed out before arrival.

Youth Policy: Those 18 and under are admitted free of charge with a ticketed adult all week. Their access is limited to Grounds only. Youth, ages 6 and older, must have the appropriate ticket to enter the Clubhouse, The Turn, Benefactor or other hospitality venues.

Also, the First Tee has a Kids Zone set up near The PLAYERS Shop by the stadium. The kid's area has walls to write on, crafts, a golf simulator, games, and a ball pit. Parents are welcome to enjoy the space with their kids.

Accessibility: For handicap guests, there is a designated parking area to make access to the grounds easier. There is a golf cart shuttle system operating around the grounds. Benches are marked where disabled visitors who are unable to walk far distances can wait to be taken to different areas of the course. The shuttle runs from when the gates open to 30 minutes after play.

Getting There

The Florida Department of Transportation has set up its Florida 511 Traveler Information system to help tournament-goers find the best route to The PLAYERS 2019. This service can be reached by phone (dial 511) or by visiting their website here for an interactive road map.

Tournament organizers recommend taking exit 32 on I-95, heading east on County Road 210, which turns into Valley Ridge Boulevard, and then turning right at the intersection of Valley Ridge Boulevard and Nocatee Parkway. Continue on Nocatee Parkway, which becomes Palm Valley Road as it takes you right to TPC Sawgrass.

Uber: If you're taking an Uber, type in "The PLAYERS Championship." A shuttle will take you from the drop off location to the Couples Entry. When leaving, exit through the Couples Entry and take the Uber shuttle back to the 880 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach shopping plaza and take an Uber from there.

For more information on The Players Championship 2018 please visit here or call (904) 273-3235.

For your stay during the tournament, check out our listings for area hotels and vacation rentals. Or, just 35 minutes south on scenic A1A, you can find charming bed and breakfasts and boutique hotels in historic St. Augustine, Florida.

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The Players Championship | Visit St. Augustine

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THE PLAYERS 2019 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, combines the best field in golf with the world-class venue of THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. The tournament will take place from Tuesday through Sunday, March 12 to 17, 2019. Visitors are welcome to attend each day of the championship including the practice rounds.

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This news paper article by The Associated Press was exceptionally written after the conclusion of the event on March 17th, 2019. It focused on how Rory McIlroy emerged as the winner and explained how he got there in the most heated moments. Highlights were described in key moments of the final round that proved Rory to be the clutch-est player on a cold, cloudy final day. This article showed that it was his 15th win on the PGA Tour, 23rd in his career worldwide, and that he earned $2.25 million, moving to the top of the FedEx Cup standings. People were able to read this physically in the newspaper on Monday, or the night of the 17th online. THE STAR's online page also had links to video highlights of specific shots he made to claim the victory, specifically down the stretch on the challenging demanding/final holes.

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLA.-Rory McIlroy made two late birdies amid the wild theatrics of Sunday at The Players Championship and closed with a 2-under 70 to win the next best thing to a major.

It required a major performance down the scary stretch at the TPC Sawgrass.

On St. Patrick's Day, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won The Players Championship, shooting a 2-under 70 on Sunday to finish the week with a 16-under 272 total at TPC Sawgrass on in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Richard Heathcote / Getty Images)

McIlroy could not afford to make a mistake over the final hour because of Jim Furyk, the 48-year-old former Ryder Cup captain who nearly pulled off a stunner. Furyk, one of the last players to get in the strongest field in golf, capped off a 67 with a shot so good into the 18th that he started walking when he hit it. It plopped down 3 feet from the hole for a birdie to take the lead.

McIlroy, one of eight players to have at least a share of the lead in the final round, was coming off a bogey on the 14th to fall behind and was in trouble with a tee shot that found a bunker right of the fairway. He responded with his best shot of the day to 15 feet for birdie.

Then, McIlroy hit the longest drive of the round on the par-5 16th, leaving him a 9-iron from a good lie in the rough to set up a two-shot birdie and the lead. Most important, he found dry land on the par-3 17th, the island green that never looks smaller than on Sunday at The Players. He was solid to the end on a chilly, cloudy day and finished at 16-under 272 to win The Players on his 10th try.

It might even set up the 29-year-old from Northern Ireland for the Masters next month, the only major he lacks for the career Grand Slam.

"This is probably the deepest field of the year, with so much on the line," McIlroy said. "I'm thankful it was my turn this week."

Jon Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood lost their way early, and then late.

Rahm, who had a one-shot lead, started with three bogeys in four holes. He was still in the game until he failed to birdie the 16th, and then put his tee shot in the water on the 17th. He closed with a 76 and tied for 12th.

Fleetwood opened with a three-putt bogey and made all pars until hitting into the water on the 11th for bogey. He made eagle on the 16th to have a fleeting chance until coming up short of the island. He shot 73 and tied for fifth.

McIlroy emerged as the winner, his 15th on the PGA Tour and 23rd in his career worldwide. He earned $2.25 million and moved to the top of the FedEx Cup standings.

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Rory McIlroy wins The Players Championship, eyes career Grand Slam | The Star

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLA.-Rory McIlroy made two late birdies amid the wild theatrics of Sunday at The Players Championship and closed with a 2-under 70 to win the next best thing to a major. It required a major performance down the scary stretch at the TPC Sawgrass.

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The Players Championship Official Website

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The Players Championship Official Website

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Speaks for itself! This web page basically has links to everything about the events, from scoring to travel and lodging options in the Ponte Verda Beach area. *added as a final touch, hope you enjoyed the Players experience!*

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An inside look at the making of the new score for THE PLAYERS Championship. Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes preview with the musicians behind the sound and the inspiration for the music.

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An inside look at the making of the new score for THE PLAYERS Championship. Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes preview with the musicians behind the sound and the inspiration for the music.