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It's not much, but it's home -- this is the media center at the Players Championship.


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Players2007_002

This is the 18th green on the Tournament Course at TPC Sawgrass.


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Players2007_003

Another vantage point of the 18th, this one from directly behind the back tee.


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Players2007_005

Proof positive that I'm actually at the TPC Sawgrass -- the famed island green at No. 17.


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Players2007_008

Sawgrass' brand new 77,500-square-foot clubhouse.


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Players2007_009

The 18th from the bleachers behind the green.


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Players2007_010

This is the permanent media center at Sawgrass, put to full use just one week a year for the Players Championship.


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Players2007_011

The No. 1 player in the world makes his way to the interview stand following his practice round on Tuesday. By the way, this is Tiger Woods.


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This practice green sits directly behind the maintenance facility and is often used to run greensmowers and rollers through a few test paces before hitting the course. This week, crew members are using it for a little relaxation and late in the day, Vijay Singh and his folks used it to work on his putting.


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Equipment staged before afternoon duties began at Sawgrass.


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Players2007_017

The front lawn of the maintenance area is filled with cars this week.


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Players2007_018

More maintenance workers gear up for afternoon duties.


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Players2007_022

This is Fred Klauk's 26-foot fishing boat that he keeps in the maintenance facility. Much cheaper and more secure than some other storage options.


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Klauk's boat is christened the Off Course II.


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Players2007_029

Safety comes first in the Sawgrass maintenance department. This sign greets workers as they leave the building.


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Players2007_030

A glimpse inside the maintenance facility at Sawgrass.


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Players2007_031

More equipment.


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Players2007_032

And still even more equipment.


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Adam Scott with his approach shot on No. 11.


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This is the 12th hole at Sawgrass.


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Luke Donald (foreground) and Henrik Stenson work on their short games on the 15th green.


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