The par-3 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass’ Stadium course is one of the most famous holes in the world.
The island green is one of the most recognizable signature holes in golf, and it’s a pivotal challenge down the stretch of the Players Championship, the flagship event on the PGA Tour in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Its scorecard yardage is listed at 137 yards, but don’t let the length fool you. The green, surrounded by water outside of the small strip to walk to the green, is one of the most intimidating shots the best players in the world face every year.
However, a handful of professionals have achieved one of the rarest feats on one of the most difficult holes: a hole-in-one.
Here’s a look at the 13 golfers who have made an ace on the 17th at the Players Championship, including three in 2023.
Brad Fabel hits the ball during the Players Championship at the TPC of Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Gary Newkirk /Allsport
The first ace in Players history happened in 1986, thanks to Brad Fabel. It happened in the first round, but unfortunately, he missed the cut.
Chez Reavie of the United States talks with rules official, Brian Claar, on the fourth hole during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 10, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
The second ace came courtesy of Brian Claar in the third round in 1991. His 8-iron landed past the pin and spun back into the hole.
Fred Couples watches the ball fly during the Shell Houston Open at the TPC at the Woodlands in Houston, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
Fred Couples made the third ace in the final round in 1997, the ball landing in the middle of the green and using the slope to move right and drip into the cup.
Joey Sindelar swings during the Shell Houston Open at TPC at the Woodlands, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
Sindelar’s ball landed just past the cup and spun back into the hole in the opening round of the 1999 Players. It moved him from 1 over to 1 under on the day.
Paul Azinger watches his third shot on the seventh hole during the third round of The Players Championship at the TPC at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedre, Florida. Digital Image. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire/ALLSPORT
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