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Get ready to tee off at the Valspar Championship

The PGA Tour is returning to Tampa Bay for the prized contest. Who will come out on top?

The Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor. The golf course has green grass, and the word "Innisbrook" cut into a neat hedge on a sloping lawn. There is a lake in the foreground and a golf hole with a bunker visible in the background.

The tournament was first called the Tampa Bay Classic, founded in 2000.

Photo via Wiki Commons

Some of the world’s best golfers are descending upon Tampa Bay once more, and no, we aren’t talking about the snowbirds.

The 2025 Valspar Championship starts Thursday, March 20 at Palm Harbor’s Copperhead Course. Considered the No. 7 most difficult course on the PGA Tour circuit, the pros have their work cut out for them.

A trio of men’s golfers ranked inside the world’s top 10 are all taking part: Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood, and Justin Thomas. One of them could take home the $1.56 million prize on Sunday, March 23.

Tickets start around $50, and kids 15 and under get in for free with a paying adult. Pro tip: Carpooling could save you some cash, as a parking pass will set you back at least $14.

Here’s a fun fact: Copperhead’s final three holes (16, 17, and 18) are commonly referred to as the snake pit due to their challenging nature.

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