sports
March 15, 2026
Players Championship start delayed amid law enforcement manhunt for murder suspect
A man shot and killed two people in a drug store parking lot near the TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, and then escaped by going onto TPC Sawgrass, leading The Players Championship to delay opening gates as a precaution before the third round Saturday morning, authorities said.
TL;DR
- Two people were fatally shot in a drug store parking lot near TPC Sawgrass.
- The suspect, Christian Barrios, fled onto TPC Sawgrass grounds, leading to a delay in tournament gate openings.
- Authorities pursued Barrios, who had a criminal history and knew the victims.
- Barrios was eventually captured in Nassau County after a manhunt involving a car chase and foot pursuit.
- The Players Championship delayed opening gates until 9 a.m. and hospitality areas until 11 a.m. due to the incident.
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