TPC Sawgrass Greens Roll at Lightning-Fast 13 on Stimpmeter for The Players Championship
The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass features some of the fastest greens in professional golf, typically running at a stimpmeter reading of 13 feet during The Players Championship. This is notably higher than most PGA Tour events, which generally range from 7 to 12 feet.
The Bermudagrass greens present a significant challenge due to their:
- Lightning-fast speeds
- Undulating surfaces
- Strategic placement
The 2016 tournament saw particularly controversial conditions when green speeds reached 14 on the stimpmeter, combined with unexpected winds. This resulted in 149 three-putts during the third round alone, with Rory McIlroy describing some holes as "borderline unfair."
Golf hole with lake and trees
The 2025 Players Championship maintains the challenging 13-foot stimpmeter reading, where defending champion Scottie Scheffler aims for an unprecedented third consecutive victory. These quick greens, combined with narrow fairways, deep bunkers, and strategic water hazards, make TPC Sawgrass one of golf's most demanding tests.
Green speed is measured using a stimpmeter - a device that rolls a ball down an incline onto a flat portion of the green, with the distance traveled in feet representing the green speed.
Golfer putting on green
The fast greens remain a defining characteristic of The Players Championship, contributing significantly to its reputation as one of golf's most prestigious and challenging tournaments.
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