There were a few concepts in mind that Beman wanted for the course that was now going to host THE PLAYERS Championship.
• First, it would be the permanent home of THE PLAYERS, and it would be owned by the players.
• Second, the course and surrounding areas would be built with spectators in mind. It would be the first true “Stadium Course,” designed and built to improve the overall on-site fan experience.
• Third, prior to the construction of the TPC, nearly all great tournaments were played on outstanding layouts that were private clubs where the average fan rarely had a chance to play. The TPC would be a course of great design and character that would be accessible to all golf fans.
Golf Course Architect, Pete Dye, helped Beman create the course he dreamed of. #TPC40
The first “stadium” design course and seating wasn’t necessarily the most comfortable! I was on 18 when Jerry Pate won and pushed Beman in the lake! They had railroad ties and grass seating around the course and if the grass was a little damp you had wet grass stained pants! It’s come along way baby!!!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Which hole on The Stadium Course do you heart the most?💘
6 is chronically underrated. It may be the prettiest hole on the course.
18 - it eased the pain of 17 !!!😍
It has to be 17th Hole and I left my 💓 there since May 2017. #mydreamValentine #SignatureHole
18 cut the grass know every blade 😁
#4 is such a fun hole. Especially when the pin is tucked on the left. 13 is the devil
All of them special but 17!
Love the 18th. Senior Tees. :)
The fantastic 18 th
4 was beautiful!
6. Always been my favorite.
Awesome!!! 😍
Love 16, but hit the Pin on 17
I would say either #17 or #18
#18 was my favorite
19th what a clubhouse!!
17th iconic of course
#17 Island Green 😍
Love/hate #13
18
#17 ⛳️
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Deane Beman and Vernon Kelly in the clubhouse earlier today talking about our 40th Anniversary. #legends #TPC40Behind the scenes with the legends who started it all, Deane Beman and Vernon Kelly. #TPC40
Thanks for paving the way ... the way of enjoyment of the game 🙏
Happy Anniversary of 'Groundbreaking Day!' February 12, 1978 is the day Commissioner Beman literally "broke the ground" with a shovel and created TPC Sawgrass. A formal ceremony was held with construction beginning and Beman hitting a ceremonial first shot...(or two). "I didn't hit that one very well, so I took a mulligan. I hit the second shot right on the screws." - Commissioner Deane Beman. #TPC40
Learn More: tpc.com/tpc40/
My dad shared a story with me about demonstrating some heavy equipment in the location for 17’s lake....before it was a lake.!
Will Drew
Good morning from @TPCSawgrass. 🌅
Final prep has begun.
1st-The permanent home of THE PLAYERS.
2nd-the first true “Stadium Course,” designed and built to improve the overall on-site fan experience.
3rd-accessible to all golf fans.
Golf Course Architect, Pete Dye, helped Commissioner Deane Beman create the course he dreamed of. #TPC40
Spectacular day. Spectacular place. Thank you @TPCSawgrass #TPCSawgrass #17 #IslandGreen
Happy Anniversary of 'Groundbreaking Day!' February 12, 1978: the day Commissioner Beman literally "broke the ground" with a shovel and created TPC Sawgrass. #TPC40
Learn More: https://tpc.com/tpc40/
The countdown is on to @THEPLAYERSChamp @TPCSawgrass is looking fantastic! Congrats to @BrentASJax for winning the Celebrity Charity Challenge! @ActionNewsJax
