THE PLAYERS Championship to introduce luxury steakhouse at 2026 event

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – THE PLAYERS Championship announced today plans to introduce a new luxury dining venue, Iron & Wedge, debuting at the 2026 tournament, March 10–15. Located on the 18th green, Iron & Wedge will be available exclusively to members of THE PLAYERS Club, the tournament’s premier hospitality offering. This marks the first phase of a multi-year plan to expand and enhance THE PLAYERS Club experience with new amenities and capital improvements.

“The PLAYERS Club has long been recognized as one of the most exclusive experiences in sports and has set the standard for premium hospitality in professional golf,” said Lee Smith, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS. “The addition of Iron & Wedge is the next evolution of that experience and the beginning of an exciting, multi-year investment in our most premium offering.”

Inside Iron & Wedge, members will enjoy a refined culinary experience with views of the 18th green with a menu that features USDA Prime Angus and American Wagyu steaks, seared sea bass, lobster mac and cheese, truffle parmesan pommes frites, tuna tartare and jumbo shrimp cocktails.

“Delivering cuisine of this caliber during a live golf tournament is demanding, but it pushes us to innovate in ways that elevate every part of the experience and the result will be an experience unmatched anywhere in professional sports, “ stated Chef Azhar Mohammad, National Director of Culinary Operations for the PGA TOUR.

Widely regarded as one of the most sought-after tickets in sports and entertainment, THE PLAYERS Club has maintained a multi-year waitlist for several years. The experience features elevated culinary programming from celebrity chefs and expert mixologists, along with a rotating lineup of luxury amenities such as car detailing, cigar rolling, on-site haircuts, leather embossing and shoeshines.

Unlike traditional VIP offerings that are confined to a single hospitality space, THE PLAYERS Club provides members with access to multiple private viewing areas across the course, allowing them to experience the championship from a variety of vantage points throughout the day. Members also enjoy exclusive access to the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse, typically closed to spectators during tournament week.

The clubhouse also has a private merchandise shop that offers premium apparel and limited-edition accessories showcasing THE PLAYERS Club’s iconic goat logo, available exclusively to members.

Those interested in joining the waitlist or learning more about THE PLAYERS Club can visit: https://pgatourcm.formstack.com/forms/the_players_club