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The Players: Spectators delayed entering ahead of third round of PGA Tour event after fatal shooting close to TPC Sawgrass
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The Players: Spectators delayed entering ahead of third round of PGA Tour event after fatal shooting close to TPC Sawgrass

  • Two people were killed in a shooting near Walgreens close to TPC Sawgrass, prompting the delay of The Players third round.
  • Authorities identified the suspect after the Walgreens shooting and said he was known to police.
  • The PGA Tour said gates for the third round opened later than planned due to operational considerations.
  • St. Johns County Sheriff's Office coordinated with the PGA Tour in the morning to manage the incident.
  • The third round began as scheduled at 8:15 a.m. local time, with Seamus Power among the early starters.
  • Officials cited 'operational reasons' for the delay in spectator entry and changes to opening times.
  • Authorities reported the shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Friday night near the Walgreens at 860 A1A.
  • The suspect reportedly dropped a PGA Tour radio and was tracked by canines during the incident.
  • PGA Tour confirmed all tee times remained as scheduled for the weekend after the delay.
  • The Players continued with live coverage on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports+ offerings.
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Players Championship Delays Opening Amid Suspected Murderer's Arrest
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Players Championship Delays Opening Amid Suspected Murderer's Arrest

  • The Players Championship delayed its opening on Saturday due to a nearby arrest in a manhunt near the course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
  • Authorities reported the suspect, Christian Barrios, was involved in a domestic violence incident and fled the scene before being apprehended.
  • Gates reopened at 9 a.m. ET with tee times remaining as scheduled, as the PGA Tour coordinated with local authorities.
  • The incident followed a fatal Walgreens shooting nearby, with authorities pursuing the suspect onto the course at times during the pursuit.
  • Rory McIlroy withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to a back issue, as some players joined the regional disruption.
  • Ludvig Åberg led the leaderboard at 12-under par as play continued into the weekend.
  • Top Americans Xander Schauffele, Cameron Young, and Justin Thomas trailed in second, third, and fourth as the event progressed.
  • The tournament started on schedule at 8:15 a.m., but spectator access was restricted until 9 a.m. ET.
  • The Players Championship runs through Sunday, with the final round set for March 15.
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