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Better than most? One putt on the 17th that actually was By DOUG FERGUSONMarch 9, 2021 GMT PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) The moment stands out as among the most famous at The Players Championship. Twenty years ago this week, Tiger Woods made a 60-foot birdie putt from the back of the island green on the par-3 17th to a front pin in the third round. Woods went on to win on Monday, and then two weeks later won the Masters to hold all four majors at the same time. The video, replayed endlessly in the weeks leading up to the tournament, features NBC analyst Gary Koch saying, “Better than most,” his voice rising each of the three times he uttered the phrase until the ball disappeared in the cup. ....
AP PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. After taking on most of the water on the par-5 sixth hole at Bay Hill, leaving only 88 yards to the pin on a 565-yard hole, Bryson DeChambeau was asked what bold play he might try at The Players Championship. He mentioned the idea of playing the 18th hole from the ninth fairway, meaning a massive drive over the water, which DeChambeau said would leave a better angle over the same water to the green. He didn’t sound too serious, and now it’s not an issue. The PGA Tour rules staff issued a statement Tuesday afternoon that internal out-of-bounds would be left of the lake for the 18th hole “in the interest of safety” for fans, volunteers and others. ....