On an island in a lake, the 17th hole haunts golfers. It's only a par 3. It's not a very long stretch from the tee to the hole. The 17th is the highlight of the Stadium Course, one of two courses operated by the Tournament Players Club here in the northeast corner of the state.
Most golfers come to play the Stadium, home to the annual Players Championship.
But many say they'd really rather play the club's other course, the Valley, because it's not nearly as difficult. On either course, golfers are likely to see professional players they recognize. The PGA Tour Headquarters is in Ponte Vedra Beach. Adjacent to the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour International Headquarters, the complex boasts courts with five types of surfaces, including grass, European red clay and a cushioned hard material. This year at Wimbledon, Washington was the first black male to reach the finals since Arthur Ashe's championship in 1975.