⛳ The PLAYERS Championship & St. Augustine Escape March 12–13, 2026

⛳ THE PLAYERS Championship & St. Augustine Escape

2 Days / 1 Night • March 12–13, 2026
Roundtrip from The Villages® | Hosted by Departure Depot

✨ Overview

Experience one of golf’s most prestigious tournaments without the fatigue of a long same-day drive. This carefully designed overnight escape pairs a beachfront stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach with VIP hospitality access at THE PLAYERS Championship.

You’ll enjoy a relaxed coastal evening, included breakfast, and seamless transportation—followed by a premium championship-golf experience at TPC Sawgrass from the highly sought-after Intracoastal Club, complete with a $75 food & beverage credit.

This is championship golf done right: elevated, unhurried, and completely stress-free.

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Trip

🏨 1-night stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton – St. Augustine Beach
🌊 Beachfront location just minutes from historic St. Augustine
🍳 Full Embassy Suites breakfast included
🥂 Evening Manager’s Reception with drinks & light bites
⛳ VIP Intracoastal Club access at THE PLAYERS Championship
🍹 $75 food & beverage credit per person
🚌 Roundtrip luxury motorcoach transportation from The Villages®
👩‍💼 Hosted by a Departure Depot Ambassador

🛏️ Hotel & Lodging

Embassy Suites by Hilton – St. Augustine Beach

Enjoy spacious two-room suites in a true beachfront setting—selected for comfort, convenience, and the signature Embassy Suites experience.

Hotel features include:

• Beachfront location

• Made-to-order breakfast included

• Evening Manager’s Reception with beverages

• Spacious suite accommodations

• Easy access to dining, beach walks, and Old Town St. Augustine

📆 Itinerary

Day 1 – Thursday, March 12

🚌 Depart The Villages® aboard a deluxe motorcoach
🏨 Check in at Embassy Suites St. Augustine Beach
🥂 Enjoy the Embassy Suites Evening Manager’s Reception
🌆 Free evening to explore the beach or dine nearby
🌙 Overnight stay

Day 2 – Friday, March 13

🍳 Breakfast at the hotel
🚌 Depart for TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach
⛳ Full day at THE PLAYERS Championship – Intracoastal Club
🍔 Use your $75 food & beverage credit inside the hospitality venue
🚌 Late-afternoon return to The Villages®

✅ Included in Your Package

✔ 1-night beachfront stay at Embassy Suites St. Augustine Beach
✔ Breakfast & evening hospitality at the hotel
✔ Roundtrip luxury motorcoach transportation from The Villages®
✔ VIP Intracoastal Club admission at THE PLAYERS Championship
✔ $75 per-person food & beverage voucher
✔ Hosted Departure Depot experience from start to finish

⛳ Intracoastal Club Experience – TPC Sawgrass

Located between Holes 12 and 13, the Intracoastal Club delivers prime views of the drivable par-4 12th and the dramatic par-3 13th. This open-air venue features a lively sports-lounge atmosphere with multiple TV screens, shaded seating, and elevated food and beverage options—including beer, wine, and signature cocktails.

Access is extremely limited and consistently sells out.

📌 Trip Notes

• Moderate walking required; comfortable footwear recommended

• Minimum of 24 guests required for hosted experience

• Schedule and inclusions subject to tournament operations

• Motorcoach driver gratuities not included

• Cancellation penalties apply after final payment

🛡️ Trip Protection (Required)

Trip Protection is mandatory for this experience and automatically included at checkout. This coverage protects your prepaid hotel stay and trip investment in the event of a covered cancellation or interruption.

Guests who decline coverage acknowledge that prepaid amounts are non-refundable and a $200 per-person room block recovery fee will apply for any no-show or late cancellation, regardless of reason.

🧭 How We Travel at Departure Depot

We don’t just sell tickets—we design experiences.

From hand-selected hotels to thoughtfully timed itineraries, Departure Depot trips are built for travelers who value comfort, clarity, and elevated moments. Logistics are handled. Details are communicated. And every experience is hosted with care.

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