Sawgrass Country Club is a private member owned country club in the southeastern

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, southeast of

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. A Distinguished 5 Star Platinum Club of America and a Premier Private Country Club of Northeast Florida. The club hosted the

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's Tournament Players Championship five times, from

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Golf

Founded in 1974, Sawgrass Country Club expanded to 27 holes of golf in the 80's. The original 18-hole course consists of the East and West nines, designed by Ed Seay, and is now joined by the equally challenging South Course by Robert Walker, who also renovated the other nines. The club hosted the Players Championship from 1977 through 1981, where it was played on the East and West nines in mid- to late March. It moved to adjacent

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, where it has been played every year since, and was renamed The Players Championship in

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, Sawgrass hosted the

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in mid-June, which was won by The course was set at and the winner's share was $60,000. Player sank a birdie putt on the final green to win by a stroke at 280 (−8).

Tennis

In addition to championship golf, Sawgrass Country Club maintains a tennis facility, known as the Racquet Club. The Racquet Club at Sawgrass Country Club has been ranked among the 50 best tennis facilities in the United States by

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the Racquet Club hosted the

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, a tennis tournament on the

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Fishing

Freshwater
The club's 27 holes of championship golf have a great deal of water. These ponds have natural structure and provide incredible habitat for some of Florida's biggest large mouth bass. Some even exceeding 10 pounds in weight. Residents and members have long enjoyed morning and evening fishing on and around the course. The months of January, February, and March attract the most fishing due to the large mouth bass bedding habits. Portion of the Guana River runs through holes 4 and 5 on the East nine. The natural swampy land the course was built on is also home to very large alligators. Some have even been over 10 ft in length. Other species found in the water include: gar, carp, crappie, tilapia, and bowfin. Sawgrass Country Club even hosts an annual bass fishing tournament. (https://www.sawgrasscountryclub.com/club/scripts/calendar/view_club_calendaritem.asp?CID=2194436&GRP=28959&NS=PUBLIC&src=w). Saltwater
SCC's beach access provides a great location for surf fishing.

Fourth of July

Sawgrass has a long standing tradition of celebrating USA's freedom on

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. The day always starts with a golf cart parade. Families enjoy friendly competition while decorating carts in a particular theme. While many simply stick with patriotic, themes can be about anything the contestant desires. The carts parade around the neighborhood and are judged in multiple categories. A cookout and fireworks are also part of the tradition. The club's fireworks have gained the reputation as being one of the best shows in the area.

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* Golf clubs and courses in Florida Tennis venues in Florida Buildings and structures in St. Johns County, Florida 1974 establishments in Florida .