PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Tournament officials announced on Monday the launch of THE PLAYERS Championship official Facebook page.

During the next six months, before the tournament begins the week of May 3, 2010, at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, the page will include Contests, Fan Photo Tagging, Tournament Updates and Highlights, interaction with PGA TOUR players and Special Facebook Fan Offers.
"Facebook and other social media outlets have become a great way for fans to be a part of THE PLAYERS in new and unique ways," said Executive Director Jay Monahan.
"We look forward to providing our fans with an interactive and fun outlet to get involved in THE PLAYERS with regards to the competition, the world's best players on one of the biggest stages, as well as what our players, volunteers, staff and fans contribute back to the community the other 51 weeks of the year."
The page will allow fans to share their own experiences being a part of THE PLAYERS and also give fans an exclusive inside look as the 2010 event approaches. Tournament information, photos, discussions, PGA TOUR news and more will all be a part of the site as well. To view the new Facebook page, click here.