PGA Valspar Championship

The Valspar Championship, the PGA tour’s only event on Florida’s West Coast, will attract golf pros and thousands of fans looking for great competition, food and fun. 

Watch PGA TOUR pros compete on Innisbrook's Copperhead Course, one of the toughest courses on tour, during the Valspar Championship. Innisbrook Resort is located in beautiful Palm Harbor, Florida.

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Top Things to Know About the PGA Valspar Championship

1. The PGA Valspar Championship offers more than an opportunity to watch top golf pros battle at one of only four Florida stops on the PGA Tour. The March 20-23, 2025, event is held at the Innisbrook Resort in St. Pete-Clearwater, home of America’s Favorite Beaches and many opportunities for great dining and outdoor adventure. There are several days of golf events and tournaments preceding the Valspar, but most are private events.
2. Innisbrook’s 900 wooded acres include the grand stage for the tournament, the Copperhead course, which will be lined with an incredible variety of food and beverage options each day, and will host a concert on Saturday night, March 22, starring Country hit-maker Jordan Davis.
3. Adding to the championship’s broad appeal and fun are the ways Tournament Director Tracy West has woven in the influence of the title sponsor, Valspar, a paint brand, to earn the nickname “The Most Colorful PGA Tournament in the World.” The tournament encourages the fans attending the event to dress colorfully, with “Color Scouts” flitting through the crowds and giving prizes to those who are the best and most colorfully dressed. Hint: You might score extra points if you incorporate the Valspar Color of the Year for 2025 in your wardrobe.
4. The competition offers drama that even casual golf fans can enjoy. The Copperhead course (named for the venomous snake) is ranked No. 7 for difficulty on the PGA Tour. It’s long, at more than 7,200 yards, and features undulations and tight fairways lined with pine trees. The course’s challenging final three holes can make for last-minute changes in the leaderboard. Case in point was the final day of the 2024 tournament, where six players took turns in the lead. Journeyman Peter Malnati birdied No. 17 to put him ahead for good. In the field of 156 pros that included 10 of the top 30 in the Official World Golf Ranking, Malnati’s victory was unexpected. His check for $1.5 million was more than he had won playing 35 PGA tour events in 2023.

Entertainment

• Jordan Davis will be featured at the Chick-fil-A featured concert on Saturday, March 22. No special tickets will be needed; the concert is included with a Saturday ticket or credential. The concert is from 7:00 to 8:30pm. (Tournament play ends at 6 p.m.) Food and drink concessions will be open during the concert.
• Visit the Expo Grove vendors between the 9th green and 10th tee. 

Food & Drink

• Fans along the course don’t have to worry about going hungry or thirsty, thanks to several dining options that are free and open to the general public as well as more exclusive areas requiring tickets.
• Find the Captain Morgan Bar along the 14th fairway, featuring various rum drinks; the Cabot Deck, serving cheese samples and beverages with views of the 13th green and the 14th tee; Frenchy’s Pool Party, serving a beachy menu from the Clearwater-based chain behind the 18th green; the Josh Cellars Wine Garden selling at the ninth green varieties created by the California-based company; the Michelob Ultra Club at the 10th tee; and the Publix Chillounge near the eighth green.

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Parking

Parking passes are digital and must be purchased in advance of the tournament. They may sell out before the event, so plan to purchase early. The Green Lot was sold out as of mid-February for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Coral and Peach lots are not available in 2025. The Shuttle service is available from some of the lots.  An alternative is using rideshare apps such as Lyft and Uber - this is highly recommended as parking is limited (there is a dedicated area for drop-off and pickup near Gate 8).

Tickets

All tickets are digital. There are several ticket options available (some including special viewing with premium food and beverages). Kids 15 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult.

About the Resort

• Innisbrook, part of the Salamander international group of luxury hotels, has three other popular golf courses on the property, plus six heated pools, 10 Har-Tru tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, fitness center, jogging trails, and a spa.
• Restaurants at Innisbrook include the upscale Packard’s Steakhouse (named for the architect of the course it overlooks), the cozy Market Salamander Grille & Bar, the casual Turnberry Pub, a poolside grill, and a coffee and wine bar.
• Innisbrook’s focus on golf is clear. In addition to its four beautiful and challenging courses, it also has a 10-acre practice and instruction facility with professional instructors and daily clinics open to resort guests and members.

What to Do Nearby

• Relax on the pristine beaches of Honeymoon Island State Park, or head to the white sands of world-famous Clearwater Beach. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is well worth a visit.
• Indulge in authentic Greek cuisine and pastries at one of the excellent Greek restaurants in Tarpon Springs. Stroll the sponge docks, take a sightseeing boat excursion, or visit one of several small museums.
• The vibrant city of St. Petersburg is within easy reach, just 40-50 minutes south. St. Petersburg is home to the Dalí Museum, the Chihuly Collection and the James Museum of Western + Wildlife Art, as well as the St. Pete Pier District and wonderful restaurants, cafes and bars.

About Our Writer:

As a St. Pete native, Terry Galvin's ties to Tampa Bay tourism run deep and decades-long. His grandfather was a photographer who would roam the streets of St. Pete with a big camera around his neck, taking black-and-white photos of tourists, printing them overnight, and delivering them next morning to their hotels. Terry grew up on the water in Largo, where he learned to love sailing. He has worked as a writer, designer and editor for the Virgin Islands Daily News and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. A resident of Sarasota with his wife and son, Terry enjoys sailing, rowing and bicycling.