Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort

The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa combines lavish facilities with two exclusive Sawgrass golf courses, providing the perfect place to stay and play in Florida.

The Players Stadium is the home of The Players Championship and was built as one of the first true Stadium Courses, promising an excellent on-site fan experience and unforgettable golf. Try your hand at the infamous island green on the 17th hole.

Dye’s Valley is consistently ranked as one of the best courses in Florida, and for good reason. This Sawgrass golf course comprises 36 holes and an abundance of water, all with rolling hills and valleys as your backdrop. Guests at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa can book TPC Sawgrass tee times up to 12 months in advance.

Follow in the footsteps of golf pros before relaxing under the Floridian sun or winding down with luxury spa treatments on a Sawgrass golf vacation. For time off the resort, take the short drive to Jacksonville and explore the unique attractions here.

TPC Sawgrass is best known as the home of The Players Championship and one of the most recognizable venues in professional golf. Located in Ponte Vedra Beach near Jacksonville, the complex gives visiting golfers the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the game’s leading players across two championship courses.

The centerpiece is The Players Stadium Course, designed by Pete Dye in collaboration with former PGA Tour Commissioner Deane Beman. Opened in 1980, it was created as the first true “stadium” course, with spectators in mind as well as the professionals competing inside the ropes. Its shaping and natural viewing areas would go on to influence tournament-course design around the world.

Although the island green on the par-3 17^th is its defining image, the Stadium Course is much more than one famous hole. Dye intended the layout to test every part of a golfer’s game without consistently favoring a particular shot shape or playing style. Water, bunkering, angles and closely guarded greens continually ask players to make decisions rather than simply hit the ball as far as possible.

Together with Dye’s Valley Course, this makes TPC Sawgrass a compelling destination for golfers who want to experience both an iconic tournament venue and a broader introduction to Pete Dye’s strategic design principles.

Playing the Stadium Course combines the excitement of a familiar televised setting with a demanding strategic test. Many of the holes will be recognizable to golf fans, but their contours, angles and visual intimidation become far more apparent when standing on the tee.

Golfers must think carefully about where to place drives and approach shots. Dye frequently presents a tempting target before revealing the penalty for choosing the wrong angle or taking on more risk than necessary. Selecting suitable tees is important, as the course’s challenges come from its positioning and hazards rather than length alone.

The closing stretch provides a suitably dramatic finale. The par-5 16^th offers scoring opportunities but brings water into play for golfers attempting to reach the green in two. The par-3 17^th then requires a committed shot to an almost entirely water-surrounded green, while the par-4 18^th asks players to navigate one of the most intimidating tee shots on the course with water running along the left side.

Dye’s Valley Course provides a valuable second round. Designed by Pete Dye, Bobby Weed and player consultant Jerry Pate, the course opened in 1987 and has hosted professional events of its own. Water hazards, undulating terrain and carefully positioned bunkers create another strategic challenge, but the experience has its own identity rather than feeling like a lesser version of the Stadium Course. Playing both layouts allows golfers to appreciate the full TPC Sawgrass experience while seeing how similar architectural ideas can produce two distinct rounds.

Demand for TPC Sawgrass tee times is understandably high, particularly during the most popular periods for Florida golf. Standard public tee times are generally released within a much shorter booking window, while golfers reserving an eligible stay-and-play experience can typically secure their rounds considerably further in advance. This makes a planned golf package particularly useful for groups traveling on fixed dates.

TPC Sawgrass green fees vary according to the course, season and chosen experience. Rates may include more than the round itself, such as a golf cart, practice balls and forecaddie service. Golfers should also remember that forecaddie gratuities are usually separate and budget accordingly.

Scheduling rounds on both the Stadium and Dye’s Valley courses creates a more complete itinerary. A practice session or less demanding first round can also help golfers adjust to Florida conditions before taking on the Stadium Course.

Course access can be affected by The Players Championship preparations, scheduled maintenance and seasonal conditions. Booking well ahead allows greater flexibility around closures and preferred tee times. Premier Golf can coordinate the golf, transfers and wider arrangements, helping groups build a seamless TPC Sawgrass trip or combine the destination with additional courses in northeast Florida.

With Jacksonville just a short drive from the resort, there is no shortage of exciting and unique activities on offer on any golf vacation to the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort. Home to the largest urban park system in the country, and the most shoreline of any Florida city, there are plenty of natural spaces to explore.

Other must see attractions include the Museum of Science and History and the Jacksonville Maritime Heritage Center for those that want to learn more about the culture and history of the state in between teeing off. For those interested in a more unique experience, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens or the Catty Shack Ranch are places you can see big cats and other exotic animals up close.

Marriott Sawgrass can easily be accessed by car, as well as by air, with Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) situated close to the resort. For those arriving at JAX, we can arrange a transfer, or a taxi can easily be obtained from outside the airport, and the resort is approximately 55km driving south-east.

At Premier Golf, we have been arranging luxury golf vacations since 1988. We can assist you in ensuring that every aspect of your trip runs seamlessly, and help to organize tee times and accommodation, leaving you to relax and count down the days until your golf trip.