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THE PLAYERS unveiled a new Tiffany & Co. trophy at the 2019 tournament. The process began with inspiration of the swinging golfer from the iconic PGA TOUR logo. Then, through sophisticated computer modeling, designers incorporated aspects of each of the 38 different winners of THE PLAYERS—from Jack Nicklaus to Webb Simpson. This golfer’s form was then created into a mold using 3D-printing technology. The final result came from electroforming, which uses electric current to build up layers of a precious metal around a temporary core to create a smooth and seamless finish. The golfer stands atop the signature 17th island green, which includes intricate details like the signature Pete Dye pilings and the surrounding water. EYES ON THE PRIZE

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LIVE STREAM For the first time in golf, every shot by every player will be live-streamed during all four rounds of THE PLAYERS this year. In total, 120 cameras will be placed throughout the Stadium Course to live stream more than 32,000 shots on PGA TOUR LIVE via NBC Sports Gold. Did you know? • Prior to 2020, only 20% of the shots on the PGA TOUR are seen on television or through artificial intelligence. • More than 5,000 play-by-play clips are produced per standard tournament. • The PGA TOUR is also working on “speed rounds” for each golfer shown on OTT platforms (PGA TOUR LIVE). If fans are not able to watch every round live, they’ll be able to watch a condensed version of a player’s round. It used to take a couple of hours to put together a speed round manually, but now these speed rounds are generated within 15 minutes of a player finishing.

CATCH IT ON THE TELLY Thursday, March 12 Golf Channel 1-7 PM Friday, March 13 Golf Channel 1-7 PM Saturday, March 14 NBC Sports 2-7 PM Sunday, March 15 NBC Sports 1-6 PM

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT The PGA TOUR is launching an all-new TOURCast product that allows fans to follow every shot from each group with a 3D rendering of the golf course and shot trails. The new platform also includes deep access to the ShotLink powered by CDW data, as well as video clips of every single shot available for fans to see, on demand. The launch of TOURCast at THE PLAYERS will mark the start of every event in the PGA TOUR Season being offered on the platform. TOURCast will be available on the PGA TOUR’s mobile apps and website.

GO MOBILE

New in 2020, fans will be able to access tournament tickets at the convenience of their fingertips. THE PLAYERS Championship is embracing mobile-only ticketing for this year's tournament, which will ensure a best-inclass experience for the fans and include day-specific tickets that allow a better anticipated attendance for each day. Additionally, parking passes are now required every day of tournament week, Tuesday through Sunday, and must be purchased in advance—but those can be bought through mobile ticketing, too. Tickets are easy to set up on your smartphone through the PGA Tour App or on THE PLAYERS Championship website.

Giving Back

The PGA TOUR is more than a tournament, it is an organization that gives back. PGA TOUR officials announced that the PGA TOUR and its tournaments have surpassed $3 billion in an all-time charitable giving, just six years after surpassing $2 billion in 2014. This total includes a record of $204.3 million generated in 2019, bringing the all-time total to $3.05 billion. THE PLAYERS Championship, as the PGA TOUR’s flagship event, is a leader in charitable giving and impact as well, having generated more than $100 million for over 300 Northeast Florida charities since the tournament’s inception in 1974. THE PLAYERS’ charitable impact is made possible because of the collective effort and commitment from non-profits, including Dreams Come True, an organization dedicated to granting the wishes of children with life-threatening diseases. The collaboration began 35 years ago when a child’s dream was fulfilled at THE PLAYERS, the impact being carried on and helping fulfill 4,000 more children’s dreams. In 2019, Dreams Come True celebrated their 35th birthday and in honor of this special milestone, THE PLAYERS surprised Dreams Come True with a $60,000 donation to fund “A Year of Dreams.”