Jacksonville native Jacob Davidson hired as Players Events Director
The Players Championship announced the hiring of Jacksonville native Jacob Davidson to be the "Event Director" of the tournament.
Jacob Davidson, a native of Jacksonville, has been appointed as the Events Director for The Players Championship. Davidson, who played golf at Trinity Christian and the University of North Florida, brings a wealth of experience to the role. He has worked for Callaway Golf in various senior leadership positions, including Vice President of Product Strategy & Product Marketing.
Davidson's personal connection to The Players Championship runs deep; he attended his first event as a 10-year-old in 1998 and has since volunteered at the championship. He will oversee all aspects of planning and execution for the PGA Tour's biggest event. Davidson expressed his excitement about returning home and leading such a significant event in his life.
The Players will take place at TPC Sawgrass from March 9-14, and fans are advised to purchase tickets early due to early sell-outs.
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