PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- The 24 newcomers to The Players Championship probably won't take much solace in hearing that only one player — Craig Perks in 2002 — has conquered the diabolical Stadium Course at the TPC Sawgrass in his debut over the last four decades.

The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, site of the 2025 Players Championship on the PGA Tour, was designed by architect Pete Dye with plenty of input from his wife, Alice. The layout in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, opened in 1980 and has been home to the tournament since 1982.