Particle.news
Download on the App Store
6 ARTICLES
·
last mo.

2025 Valspar Championship Set to Begin with Star-Studded Field

Defending champion Peter Malnati and world No. 3 Xander Schauffele headline the final event of the PGA Tour's Florida swing at the challenging Copperhead Course.

Mar 14, 2025; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Xander Schauffele eyes his putt on the eighteenth green during the second round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-Imagn Images/File Photo
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Xander Schauffele of the United States plays his shot from the 11th tee during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 14, 2025 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA - MARCH 24: Peter Malnati of the United States poses with the Valspar Championship Trophy after the final round of the Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on March 24, 2024 in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Image

Overview

  • The 2025 Valspar Championship will take place from March 20-23 at Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida.
  • Peter Malnati, the defending champion, has been working with a new coach to improve his form ahead of the tournament.
  • World No. 3 Xander Schauffele, recovering from a rib injury, is seeking to regain his competitive edge after recent struggles.
  • The Copperhead Course, known for its narrow fairways and the 'Snake Pit' stretch, demands precision and strong shot-making skills.
  • The event features 18 of the top 50 players in the world and offers a total purse of $8.7 million, with $1.566 million for the winner.