Do you know a veteran who loves golf? New Country 101-FIVE wants to honor them in a big way this Veteran’s Day Weekend! We’re sending 5 veterans and their guests on the ultimate golf vacation to Ponte Vedra Beach – home of THE PLAYERS Championship!
Nominate your favorite veteran below for a chance to join us this November 9 – 12, 2024.
The weekly vacation package includes:
- Three (3) consecutive night stay at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
- Travel valid November 9 – 12, 2024
- Private VIP tour and lunch for two (2) at TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse, including exclusive access of holes 16, 17, and 18 on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass
- One (1) round for two (2) to play the 3-hole Beer Loop at The Yards Golf Club
- One (1) 9-hole round of golf at Dye’s Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass
- Round-trip coach class airline tickets for one (1) winner and up to one (1) guest to Jacksonville International Airport
- Ground transportation between the airport and Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
Florida’s First Coast of Golf
Florida’s First Coast of Golf is proud to be home to the third-largest military presence in the U.S., offering exclusive savings and special events for active duty, reserve, and retired military personnel and their families. This region in Northeast Florida spans 100 miles of sunshine, featuring over 71 world-class coastal golf courses, resorts, and vacation rentals across five distinct destinations: Amelia Island, Clay County, Jacksonville & The Beaches, Palm Coast & The Flagler Beaches, and St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches. Home to THE PLAYERS Championship, the PGA Tour, and the Champions Tour, Northeast Florida invites military families to relax, play, and enjoy the area’s stunning views, warm weather, and special accommodations, dining, and attractions offers year-round.
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
From a pristine and private beach to world class golf and spa, Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa offers an unforgettable destination for work and play. Ponte Vedra Beach is an area rich with championship golf including world-famous courses and hidden gems. Experience the beautiful coastal scenery of Ponte Vedra at TPC® Sawgrass, home to 36 holes of championship golf on two meticulously-maintained courses. As the world headquarters of championship golf, these courses offer an unparalleled experience. As a guest at our Ponte Vedra resort, you’ll benefit from our partnership with TPC® Sawgrass, which is located next door and is one of the Jacksonville area’s premiere golf destinations. In addition to the world-renowned TPC® Sawgrass Championship courses, the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa partners with a number of local courses and golf clubs alike.
TPC Sawgrass – Home of THE PLAYERS Championship
TPC Sawgrass – Home of THE PLAYERS Championship is the birthplace of the TPC Network and backdrop to the PGA TOUR’s Global Home. Located in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, TPC Sawgrass features two PGA TOUR championship courses designed by world renowned architect, Pete Dye.
THE PLAYERS Stadium Course sports one of the most recognizable and challenging holes on the PGA TOUR with the Par 3, 17th, and its famous island green. The course was built to challenge Tour Professionals like no other golf course had done before, while providing an unprecedented experience for spectators.
The Dye’s Valley Course offers a perfectly balanced golf experience winding through North Florida’s naturally compelling landscape. Designed by Bobby Weed and Pete Dye, the course was originally designed for the PGA Tour Champions. Opened in 1987, Dye’s Valley has hosted numerous Korn Ferry events and is consistently rated as one of the top courses in Florida. The 6,838 yard par 72 course was the second to be built at TPC Sawgrass. The course proves to be a challenge for any skill level with its undulations on the fairways, sweeping greens and water that comes into play upon every hole. Though the Valley Course is a bit milder than the Stadium Course, you will find yourself needing to make accurate shots while you fight the winds from the Atlantic Ocean, which is one mile away from the course.
The TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse is a Mediterranean-Style 77,000 square foot majestic centerpiece for the club, providing TOUR-standard hospitality to members and guests alike. Blending elegant, old-world charm with modern, upscale amenities, the clubhouse features a variety of dining options, an expansive gallery, beautiful hospitality space, and an award-winning Golf Shop.
The Yards Golf Club
Located in Ponte Vedra Beach, The Yards is a one-of-a-kind sports and entertainment venue. Enjoy a round of golf on the course, show off your pickleball skills at The Pickle Garden, or play doubles at The Yards Tennis Center. This hotspot is home to the only 12-hole round in North Florida and features a Par 3 “Beer Loop”.
Whether retiring or separating from the military to start their civilian lives, more than 1.5 million veterans have chosen to live in Florida. Florida is the nation’s most veteran-friendly state and created Veterans Florida, a non-profit that helps military members transition to civilian life, to help carry out that mission. Visit veteransflorida.org to learn more and start your Florida pursuit.
