Page 20 - Guest Advantage Magazine - September 2015

SPORTS
FIRST COAST
ON OUR
THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
On August 18, 1995, when the Jaguars played their first home preseason game in their new stadium, it marked the first time in sports history that an expansion team had played its first home game in its inaugural season in a new stadium
or arena. Not only that, but it was built faster than any major-league stadium had ever been built in North America. Our Jaguars celebrate their 20th NFL Season in 2015-2016. www.jaguars.com
THE JACKSONVILLE SUNS
In past years, over 60 former Suns have played in the Major Leagues. The Suns have drawn more than 4.2 million fans, roughly equivalent to the previous 45 seasons combined.The Suns are the Southern League’s most tenured member, playing in the league consecutively since 1970. Many Suns players have been inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. The Suns are the AA affiliate of the Miami Marlins. www.jaxsuns.com
THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP
The TPC at Sawgrass which had its inaugural year in 1980, is the flagship of well over a dozen Tournament Players Clubs that exist nationwide. For more than 20 years after opening, the TPC still boasts two of the most recognized courses in golf-the Stadium Course and the Valley Course. The stadium’s signature Island Green at the 17th hole captivates golfers worldwide. Each year, the best players
in golf try to tame this Pete Dye course. The success of the TPC at Sawgrass
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