Summary
A shooting near the TPC Sawgrass golf course delayed the entry of fans to the Players Championship event on Saturday. The suspect, Christian Barrios, fled onto the course but was later arrested after a car chase. The tournament started on time despite the delay in opening the gates.
Key Facts
- A shooting occurred near TPC Sawgrass, resulting in two deaths.
- The incident happened at 10:30 PM local time on Friday.
- The suspect, Christian Barrios, was arrested in Nassau County after fleeing.
- Barrios picked up a radio belonging to the PGA Tour during his escape.
- The gates for the Players Championship were supposed to open at 7:30 AM but opened at 9:00 AM instead.
- The third round of the Players Championship started on time.
- The PGA Tour cited "operational considerations" for the delay in opening the gates.
- Swedish golfer Ludvig Aberg led the tournament after two rounds.
