Jacob Davidson appointed Players Events Director for The Players Championship

Jacob Davidson has been hired as the Event Director for The Players Championship, set for March 9-14 at TPC Sawgrass. A Jacksonville native, Davidson previously worked at Callaway Golf in senior leadership roles and has experience as a college golf coach. He attended The Players as a child and volunteered during college, indicating his deep connection to the event. Davidson will oversee day-to-day planning and execution of the tournament, taking over leadership from Lee Smith, who now serves as Vice President of TPC Sawgrass and The Players.

• 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Jacksonville native Jacob Davidson hired as Players Events Director