how many ball go in water on hole 17 at player golf course

by Dr. Brendon Weimann Sr. 4 min read

The PGA Tour estimates some 100,000-120,000 golf balls find their way into the water surrounding the green at the 17th at TPC Sawgrass. While the PGA Tour doesn't say publicly how many rounds at played at the course every year, that probably works out to 3-4 golf balls per player in the water at No. 17 on average.Mar 10, 2022

How many golf balls end up in the water at 17?

Mar 10, 2022 · As a result, the number of balls in the water at 17 ranges wildly by round and by year based on the conditions. During the 2021 The Players Championship, 66 …

Does anyone birdied the 17th hole all four rounds of Players Championship?

Mar 10, 2022 · While the PGA Tour doesn't say publicly how many rounds at played at the course every year, that probably works out to 3-4 golf balls per player in the water at No. 17 on average.

How far is the water on the Players Championship’s opening hole?

Mar 14, 2021 · Byeong An will have nightmares for years to come after dumping four balls in the water at the par-3 17th green on Thursday. An needed to make a 4-footer for an octuple bogey 11 on the iconic hole...

What is the worst score on the 17th hole at the players?

Mar 09, 2022 · It’s estimated that more than 100,000 balls end up in the drink at No. 17 each year. The vast majority of those, of course, are splashed down by …

How many balls go in the water at TPC Sawgrass 17 2021?

During the 2021 The Players Championship, 66 balls went into the water for the entire tournament. In 2021, 35 balls went into the water in the first round, marking the second-highest first-round total compared to the 50 balls that went into the water in the first round in 2007.Mar 10, 2022

How deep is the water around the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass?

The 4-foot water surrounding the "Island Green" claims around 120,000 balls each year.

What is the yardage for the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass?

137137: The length of the 17th in yards, which is the shortest of any hole at TPC Sawgrass. 4. 169: The scoring average on the par-3 17th hole. 5.Mar 13, 2019

What is the distance of the 17th hole at The Players Championship?

137-yardThe par-3 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass, the home of the PGA Tour and The Players Championship, is a short hole. It's a mere 137-yard shot, but if a player misses short, left, right or long, the odds are that their ball is going into the surrounding water penalty area.Mar 12, 2022

How many balls were in the water on 17 today?

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Round 4 at THE PLAYERS Championship brought cooler conditions and gustier winds. A total of 17 balls hit the water on No....Actual Yardage136 yardsBalls in the water17Closest to the pin2' 10"Holes-in-one0Birdies125 more rows•Mar 17, 2019

How hard is 17 at TPC Sawgrass?

17 is one of – if not the – most famous holes in golf. While PGA Tour pros normally would tear apart such a short hole, the scoring average on No. 17 during the 2021 Players Championship was 3.23, almost a quarter shot over par, to make it the third-toughest hole versus par on the course that year.Mar 9, 2022

How big is the 17th green at Sawgrass?

The 17th at TPC Sawgrass. It's barely 100 yards -- and most of it is water -- but all of it is a thrill ride. It's may not be the best hole on the course that hosts The Players Championship, but it is the most covered as the event starts on Thursday.Mar 10, 2022

Balls in the Water, Highest Score, Aces and More on the 17th Hole

How many balls are hit into the water each year on the 17th hole during The Players Championship? The PGA Tour has kept records on this only since the 2003 tournament. Here are the numbers:

Other Players Championship Records Involving the 17th Hole

Birdie-Eagle Streaks#N#The record for best birdie-eagle streak at TPC Sawgrass during The Players Championship is 6-under over four holes by Fulton Allem in 1999. But two golfers have gone 5-under over four holes that include the 17th:

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