TPC Sawgrass' Iconic 17th Hole Highlights The Players Championship
The notorious island green at TPC Sawgrass, known for its challenging play, takes center stage as golf's elite compete for a $25 million purse.
- Since 2003, 990 golf balls have been lost to the water surrounding the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass during The Players Championship.
- The hole has witnessed some of golf's most memorable moments, including Tiger Woods' remarkable shots in 1994 and 2001.
- Cherry Hills Country Club in Colorado also features a historic island green, designed in 1922 as the first on a par-5 in the US.
- The 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass is compared to iconic par-threes like Augusta National's 12th and Pebble Beach's 7th.
- The Players Championship offers an unrivaled $25 million purse, with the 17th hole often playing a pivotal role in the tournament's outcome.