TPC Sawgrass Adds 77 Yards and Key Changes to Championship Course for 2025 Players
TPC Sawgrass has undergone significant changes for the 2025 Players Championship, adding 77 total yards to the course. Here are the key modifications:
Major Course Changes:
- Hole 2: Extended from 532 to 555 yards, forcing players to use driver or 3-wood instead of shorter clubs
- Hole 6: Lengthened by 20 yards to 413 yards, plus restoration of overhanging tree
- Hole 11: Added 15 yards (now 573 yards) with adjusted fairway bunker positioning
- Hole 14: Slight length increase to 485 yards, with new moguls and trees added right of fairway
- Hole 16: Extended by 14 yards to 537 yards, creating more challenging approach shots
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler noted these changes during practice rounds, particularly the lengthening of back nine holes. The modifications were made in consultation with two-time Players winner Davis Love III.
Course Statistics:
- Front Nine: 3,717 yards, par 36
- Back Nine: 3,635 yards, par 36
- Total: 7,352 yards, par 72
These adjustments aim to maintain the course's strategic challenge while adapting to modern playing styles. The changes particularly impact shot selection on par-5s and create more demanding tee shots throughout the course.