Orca Golf · US Southeast
TPC Sawgrass
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA
Facts checked as of Oct 25, 2026 (PT)
Official siteWhy it's here
The Players Stadium Course is No. 8 on Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Public Courses 2025-26 and is home of The Players Championship (not a major).
The courses
THE PLAYERS Stadium Course
No. 8, Golf Digest America's 100 Greatest Public Courses 2025-26
Closed for maintenance Oct 19 – Nov 8, 2026. The Players Championship is Mar 9–14, 2027.
Dye's Valley Course
Majors & big events
Home of The Players Championship (not a major).
Who can play
Public. Without lodging, book up to 14 days ahead. Stay-and-play guests at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa can book up to 12 months ahead through TPC Vacations ((833) 752-9872).
Green fees
| Course / fee | Rate |
|---|---|
| Stadium Course, September–May | From $775 |
| Stadium Course, June–August | From $550 |
| Dye's Valley, September–May | From $350 |
| Dye's Valley, June–August | From $250 |
| Club rental (with 6 balls) | $90 |
| Non-playing rider | $38 |
Stay-and-play
Stay-and-play rates via TPC Vacations (not published). Cancellation: 15 days for Stadium online bookings, 7 days for other Stadium bookings, 2 days for Dye's Valley.
What's included
Stadium and Dye's Valley rates include green fee, cart, a forecaddie for the group and a bag of practice balls.
Caddies & tipping
A forecaddie comes with the rate. To walk, you must take a caddie: single premium +$130 or double bag +$85 per player (Sept–May) if your round already includes a forecaddie (+$160 / +$115 otherwise). Reserve at least 48 hours ahead on (904) 273-3430. Suggested minimum tip: $40 per golfer for a forecaddie, $50 per golfer for a walking caddie.
Dress code
Unknown
Dress code not stated on the official pages we read.
When to go
Peak pricing September–May; lower June–August. Stadium Course closures: Oct 19 – Nov 8, 2026; in 2027, Feb 15 – Mar 16, May 31 – Jun 28, Aug 9–13 and Oct 11–31.
Getting there
Jacksonville International (JAX). Transfer time Unknown.
Golf day cost
$590–$955 per golfer on the Stadium Course: summer rate $550 + $40 forecaddie tip, up to peak $775 + single caddie upgrade $130 + $50 tip.
Computed from published components; excludes lodging and tax.
"Golf day cost" is computed only from published fees for one round for one golfer (green fee, plus caddie and recommended tip where published). It leaves out lodging, taxes, food and transfers. Where a figure isn't published, we show Unknown rather than estimate.
Insider notes
Without a stay you can book only 14 days ahead. A stay-and-play opens bookings up to 12 months out.
The Stadium Course is closed Oct 19 – Nov 8, 2026 and Feb 15 – Mar 16, 2027. Check before you plan.
Free hourly clubhouse and 17th-hole tours run 9 a.m.–4 p.m. for non-golfers (not during closures).
Facts were checked against official resort, club and city websites, the Golf Digest rankings and the R&A Rules of Golf on Oct 25, 2026 (PT). Prices change; confirm on the official site before booking. No sponsorships or affiliate links.