THE PLAYERS allows fans to bring in their own food in a 1 gallon clear, plastic bag where food items are also wrapped in clear wrap. Fans can refill their empty water bottles at the filtered water stations. This policy does not allow fans to bring in outside water bottles and/or beverages.
THE PLAYERS features menus from some of Jacksonville’s favorite restaurants.
As part of Baptist’s program as the on-site provider of medical services, the Family Care Suite will extend their services to attendees of THE PLAYERS with the venue serving as a comfort station for mothers and fathers to care for their babies and have a private, comfortable venue as needed during tournament week.
THE PLAYERS is implementing several environmentally friendly initiatives to help reach the tournament’s recycling and sustainability goals. The green initiatives supporting THE PLAYERS efforts to be environmentally responsible and generate less waste include:
Fans can help THE PLAYERS recycle today for a greener tomorrow
· THE PLAYERS is working with Republic Services, based in Jacksonville, to provide comprehensive recycling solutions with waste management services at the tournament, and to make recycling at the tournament as convenient as possible for fans.
· Fans will see improved signage and a greater effort from staff and volunteers monitoring the collection areas to ensure fans are utilizing the proper bins and the tournament is recycling all possible items.
· Republic Services will have single-stream recycling available at THE PLAYERS and accept all recyclable materials in one container. The most commonly recycled items at the tournament include paper, newspaper, magazines and brochures, plastic bottles, aluminum cans and bottles and glass bottles.
Energy Audit
In 2013, Atlanta-based Southern Company, the Official Energy Company of the PGA TOUR, conducted an energy audit during the tournament, providing THE PLAYERS with recommendations for using energy wisely and making facilities more efficient at future tournaments. THE PLAYERS has implemented ways to reduce wasting energy. Some of which include:
· THE PLAYERS have replaced the use of incandescent lamps with florescent lamps where possible;
· THE PLAYERS has cut back on the use of generators and HVAC systems, shutting systems down during off hours where possible;
· THE PLAYERS added five permanent power locations that displace the use of generators on course.
“Four for Free” Parking
Fans can help THE PLAYERS to go green by carpooling to the tournament. Four or more guests in a vehicle can park for free Thursday through Sunday with the “Four for Free” parking voucher. Fans can go online to https://theplayersparking.clickandpark.com to download the voucher, which allows free parking in the general lot off of CR210. NOTE: A new voucher must be downloaded and printed for each day, but there is no limit to the number of days guests can park for free. Limited quantity available.
Solar Power and Reclaimed Water
JEA will also provide reclaimed water in the First Tee Challenge, the scaled-down version of No. 17 in Stadium Village. JEA will fill the “lake” with more than 75,000 gallons of reclaimed water, which is then returned to the source.
Lost and Found is located at the Information/Lost and Found tent behind 17 tee near THE PLAYERS Welcome Experience. Please check the course map for location. Items not claimed by the end of day will be transferred to the credential trailer in the gravel lot near the Couples Entry.
LOST AND FOUND: 904.273.3583
GENERAL INFORMATION: 904.273.3383
The PGA TOUR FAN SHOP at THE PLAYERS Welcome Experience is a great place to gear up for THE PLAYERS and buy those 2020-specific items that won’t last long once the crowds arrive. The PGA TOUR FAN SHOP at Nicklaus Entry is over 21,000 sq. ft. and includes new and exclusive gear including specialty t-shirts and custom logoed headwear for THE PLAYERS 2020. The PGA TOUR FAN SHOP at Nicklaus Entry features an expanded Kids Area with toys, apparel and headgear for kids of all ages, limited edition PLAYERS Iconic Gold Swinging Golfer shop and extensive headwear.
The PGA TOUR FAN SHOP at 18 Fairway is a 4,500 square foot merchandise tent, located between 16 and 18 fairway, adjacent to Patriots’ Outpost, is open to the public offering some of the top brands in golf.
THE PLAYERS has constructed four large-scale, permanent public restrooms, which include dedicated water bottle fountains for fans to fill up water bottles/cups with chilled, filtered drinking water – a great, inexpensive way to stay hydrated while enjoying a day at THE PLAYERS. The permanent restrooms are located at The Patio (near No. 10 tee/No. 16 tee), Wine & Dine on 9 (near No. 5 green/No. 9 fairway), behind 16 green (near The Grove) and Taste of JAX. As in prior years, there will be additional temporary restrooms throughout the tournament as well.
