'The 5th Major' The Players Championship Tickets "Sold Out in 45 Minutes"

This is the view of the 17th hole at the challenging battleground, SoGlaes TPC, where the Cloud Gallery gathered for The Players Championship.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Tickets for the PGA Tour's "fifth major," The Players Championship, sold out in less than an hour after sales began.

Local media in Jacksonville, Florida, reported on the 17th (Korean time) that "tickets sold out within 45 minutes of online sales opening." Although the exact number of tickets sold has not been confirmed, it is estimated to be around 9,000 per day. The Players Championship decided to admit only 20% of the maximum capacity in consultation with local health authorities. Since 2013, The Players Championship has not disclosed attendance figures, but daily attendance is known to be about 45,000 people.

This year, the tournament will be held over four days starting from the 10th of next month at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Most PGA Tour events have been held without spectators, so there are more fans than ever eager to watch star players in person, and due to the limited number of attendees, tickets sold out early. The 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass, a par 3, is known as the "Island Hole," where players experience both joy and frustration. Practice round tickets are still available.

The Players Championship is recognized as prestigious as the four major championships?The Masters, US Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship?and is called the "fifth major." The total prize money is $15 million, which is more than the four majors. South Korea has celebrated victories with K.J. Choi (51, SK Telecom) in 2011 and Si Woo Kim (26, CJ Logistics) in 2017. The 2019 champion was Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland). Last year, the tournament was canceled after the first round due to the impact of COVID-19.

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