Jacksonville, Fl — THE PLAYERS celebrates its 40th year at the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. Throughout this time, thousands of volunteers have given their time and talents to make the event one of the most celebrated in all of golf.
Jacksonville’s Morning News is once again live from THE PLAYERS with stories and interviews from tournament officials, volunteers, local charities and more.
LISTEN: Clare Berry, 40-year volunteer, currently on the Player Services Committee
Thanks Manyi, a senior at Stanton and @FirstTeeNorthFL player for several years. She talked smack about hitting the island green on her first try. @WOKVNews @ActionNewsJax @WOKV_Jeana pic.twitter.com/lnF0EV5WKb
— Rich Jones (@RichJonesJax) March 11, 2022
LISTEN: Manyi, a 17-year-old senior at Stanton College Prep, and member of First Tee of NE Florida, Friday’s charity of the day.
LISTEN: Virginia Hall, President Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation, Thursday’s charity of the day.
On of my favorite parts of @THEPLAYERSChamp is the charity of the day. Listen to a replay with Ascension St. Vincent's Foundation:https://t.co/KxKGEhHYmO@WOKVNews @ActionNewsJax @WOKV_Jeana pic.twitter.com/tChZjj4NnM
— Rich Jones (@RichJonesJax) March 10, 2022
LISTEN: 2022 Tournament Chairman Matt Welch
Good morning ☀️ from @THEPLAYERSChamp ⛳ at TPC Sawgrass live on @WOKVNews! 📻Gates open at 7:30am for the last practice day ahead of the tournament ⛳ and we'll be broadcasting today through Friday. pic.twitter.com/6e9hyw6nN1
— Jeana Gondek (@WOKV_Jeana) March 9, 2022
LISTEN: Jeff Plots, Director of Course Operations/Agronomy at TPC Sawgrass
LISTEN: Tournament Executive Director Jared Rice on the threat for suspension due to storms
.@THEPLAYERSChamp executive director Jared Rice talks about what can and can’t be brought in to keep you dry as rain and storms threaten the next few days. @WOKVNews @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/7gVR41RIEW
— Rich Jones (@RichJonesJax) March 9, 2022
LISTEN: John Mason, 45-year volunteer and co-chair of Player Evacuation Committee
LISTEN: Dr. Larry Moss, CEO of Nemours Children’s Health
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