Amateurs vs. Island Green at TPC Sawgrass before THE PLAYERS

How would you play the famous island green on No. 17 at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass? Prior to THE PLAYERS Championship 2023, our crews set out to discover how amateurs fare on the challenging par 3 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on an average day and thanks to ShotLink, we now know how they stack up against PGA TOUR players.
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[@alvi2719]

Guy at 3:55 who said he landed 5-10 feet away is a true golfer😂

[@jessieheywood6401]

More like 30 lmfao

[@Brandon-youtube]

5-10 yards maybe haha

[@TheHalo14aus]

And he'll say the putt was longer haha

[@FreePickCapper]

He tells his wife he’s 6-8 inches for sure 😂😂😂

[@jeffnorthcutt7899]

@@FreePickCapper this comment makes no sense how would this fictional wife not know the truth?

[@scottgamble7136]

The guy describing his shot as 5-10 feet is so classic. I bet he also described it as a 25 foot putt after.

[@user-bt5xd4lo5n]

it was a great putt

[@TheStaniG]

It probably WAS a 25 foot putt lol. Thats what makes the 5-10 claim so much funnier

[@rishabhsharma5610]

@@TheStaniG that's the joke

[@shakeyfly]

As a person trying to break 100, a lot of these players made me feel good about my game.

[@Torta--is--PLUR]

Tip for breaking 100...play a par 3 course 😉

[@Torta--is--PLUR]

But seriously par 3 courses are fantastic to work on the 150yd and in shots and putting where more than 70% of shots in a round are. Chipping and putting are the biggest things to work on to break 100 I helped my nephews go from 110 to 90 in less than a year of casual play

[@Torta--is--PLUR]

Eliminating 3 putts can drop 10 strokes a round alone

[@davidokinsky114]

I started playing golf about 2 years ago, I can say I am finally a below 100 golfer. It is a good feeling, just keep going out there and your score will go down.

[@Reavix1]

is break 100 even a thing? i think i scored a 92 in my first round of golf ever, you should go watch clay ballards golf vids, they're excellent if you want to learn how to golf right.

[@kyucklebeans]

If you’re pulling a club head cover off for a 130 yd shot into an island green, just throw your ball into the water and keep walking to 18

[@exidous6831]

Right? I was thinking the same thing!

[@brianm2242]

The visual I get of somebody walking up to the tee box, looking at the flag, throwing their ball in the water, and walking off is so damn funny.

[@robertkennedy7456]

I be hitting a 9 iron and I am not a big hitter

[@adambassuni6084]

whats this mean?

[@creaminthebank]

@@robertkennedy7456 yea I’d hit 8 max don’t know what these people are thinking

[@0verPar]

This is so good. Would love to see more 20+ handicappers give some of the holes on the tour a go. Gives us weekend warriors a glimpse into how hard it is while having a laugh too! 😂

[@Reavix1]

i played a couple PGA tour courses, and i've played them in the mid 80s, they're not so tough, there's not really any course i would dread to play to be honest.

[@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3]

Repent to Jesus Christ ““Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭16‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬ h

[@954fireblade]

they all look 20 plus hcap

[@billmoyer3254]

@@Reavix1 Try the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island and come back here to be honest on your second post.

[@GeorgeTropicana]

It looked like some of them were... Some of those swings were horrendous

[@elyx8073]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate normal golfers also getting the opportunity to play such an iconic hole? No need to talk trash on other people's swing not everybody is Rory or some other pro with a good swing, and why give a damn on other people's game when you have yours to focus on?

[@TheArfdog]

All that and it’s fun to trash other swings.

[@jesuslovesyou-mattsmith1502]

They put themselves on TV, we all get to play teaching pro and critique

[@OrvinReyes]

Well their demeanor screams "ive been playing golf for a while and have the right to play this hole" while their swings looks like they haven't even taken lessons (can't even do a basic L to L move???)... so yeah

[@robf7633]

Too much money and not enough skill. There should be a ban on being this much of a hacker and getting to play these golf courses. Money alone should not get you on the course.

[@reddog6415]

Amen brother

[@dannyp3915]

Some of those swings just make my eyes hurt

[@jeffnorthcutt7899]

Guy at 6:19 "pulled it HARD!!"

[@browningbelgium2326]

Mr. Chicken wing swing made me cringe.

[@gomd3rd]

I feel personally attacked lol

[@piercemccauley7079]

I’m sure yours isn’t very pretty to watch either

[@FreePickCapper]

They gave me aids

[@theelevator3615]

My swing is worse but it is amazing how dramatically different these swings look compared to the professionals. Even the good golfers looked stiff.

[@Yotes4Life]

6:16 is the ugliest swing I've ever seen

[@austinpriest9830]

3:50 landed maybe 5-10 feet away??? thats like 30 feet lmao

[@Rayzboomboomroom]

Lol I was thinking the same thing. Sunk the putt though, so can't really say much

[@WCGreeny]

Golf anecdotes. I remember the time I holed out for eagle from 160 yards by hitting a sand wedge 95 yards to make a 3 on a Par 4.

[@joey5picks]

Same guy says his "driver" is 9" long

[@draintheswamp1588]

Come on guys, watch the shot again. The challenge was to get it past the water. He meant he was 5 to 10 feet away from the water, not the hole and that is exactly correct.

[@adj1776]

I immediately looked for this comment

[@BugattiDane]

Can I request you use the “every tee shot tracer in one photo” thing more often. Would love to see it on doglegs where we can see distance differential with how much players can cut off.

[@rufussthoo4083]

This was fun. Kudos to everyone that gave it their best, especially the few that managed a tour-like birdie. I'd be interested in what a group of single-figure handicap amateurs could manage.

[@MattyDCCollins]

6:16 first one's in the water haha - no surprise with that swing lol

[@revilok8698]

They thought they emulated the putt that Tiger hit but unfortunately that putt doesn't exist anymore. The green was re-done a few years ago and they softened the undulation to make it more playable as it was pretty severe even for the Pros. It's still fun going to that spot though and it makes for some good memories.

[@kamwo183]

When I read Amateur, I was expecting the players on the brink of turning pro. Not on the brink of using top flite z balata

[@glennwiebe5128]

It was so interesting seeing hcp's of all levels hitting the same length shot. I noticed the same issue I have, not transferring weight onto the front foot. When I don't, since I am vastly improving, the ball is a moonshot. When I do, I cover the ball, it flies dramatically lower with a piercing trajectory and spin! I feel the pain and the joy!

[@richardvalentine4186]

8 hcp here. When I plant my feet in my golf stance, I will 'pre-load' my front leg (allows me to swing & rotate a little easier)

[@johntwemlow6089]

Just loved watching this, thanks.

[@andrewmarr2385]

Congrats to the young female pro Alice Hewson, hit the green and holed 🐅 putt!!

[@livein101112]

That was fantastic!

[@SiLoMixMaster]

Yep the ladies tour pro absolutely schooled the men in this video, feminists would cream themselves over this footage

[@murraydmark]

Not the tiger putt

[@krusher74]

i thought these were all ams?

[@reddog6415]

Yes a great putt. Beautiful indeed.

[@user-lk1hx9yo4i]

This was so cool seeing others trying to get on the green on this hole.

[@Saiintx]

What an absolutely brilliant putt at 7:31 ! I’d remember that one for a long time

[@grimaldi0009]

i love this video. I wish youd do this with all the iconic holes.

[@notoriousthug121]

“Landed maybe five, ten feet away” His ball landing at least 20 ft away: 👁️👄👁️ Props for sinking the putt though

[@lukewilson3247]

the amount of pro vs in the bottom of the lake has to be insane

[@bigiron1219]

These swings are special.

[@billspruce8368]

I brought my step-dad here about 6-years ago... I was about a 11 handicap at the time. I am proud to say I made a par. TPC Sawgrass is the hardest course I ever played... and needed a couple sleeves of balls. On the other hand, equally as g=hard in its own way, and I have played and started and finished with the same ball was Pinehurst #2.

[@markbeebe3308]

Random Golf Club accomplished this no longer that 1+ years ago. :) Great video! I would love to play this course.

[@stevemoeller683]

Last time we were at the golf HOF in St Augustine, they had a replica of this hole that you could play For most this would be a place to test it out without the Big green fee

[@paintballoliver]

Played that course about 2 months ago. Absolutely insane how pristine that course is. Unfortunately on hole 17 my shot was about 2 feet short of the green and in the drink.

[@PavyCakes]

7:35 The 'Better than most' lady on the right really made that putt go in

[@craigmanson5737]

Great idea! Very interesting

[@2004Domer]

This was awesome (and hilarious)... can't wait to give it a go and contribute to the water balls someday! I thought that was Gary McCord in the Jags hat 🤣

[@dj-flights7376]

I'd love to try that!

[@mcseforsale]

What a great exercise. I know it's impossible, but I'd love to see this on 12 at Augusta.

[@acgames2256]

as someone that sucks and has older 2nd hand clubs this was nice to watch. Seeing all those guys with the fancy clubs instantly made me question any past a future scores anyone tells me that i don't witness first hand.

[@edmacfarlane9483]

They say the water level here rises 2-3 inches a year due to all the golf balls entering the water. Amazing really!

[@basedsigmaspeaks]

5:34 the golf gods had mercy lol

[@sam4secretary]

There's a course in Maryland that has a scale replica of this hole; found the water 4 times. Dropped on the green-- and four putted. Brutal.

[@ericgardner1691]

This was so cool to see, more like this yeah?

[@Barneyrubble241]

I was fortunate enough to play there once. I chunked my first shot in the water but hit the next one on the middle of the green and made 5. It was getting dark and I couldn't even see my tee shot on 18, but managed to make 5 there as well. I think I shot about 105 when at the time I was shooting between 85 & 90 on a regular basis. It's not an easy course.

[@stbentoak5047]

We have an Island green par 4 on our course in Ft Myers FL. As a higher HDCP player it is going to go one of two ways. It's an automatic 7 or it's a par. You can drive it w/in 120 yds or so but the last 120 is all carry to an undulating island green. If you can smooth a wedge 120, you can master this hole... if not take a hockey stick and move on!

[@basedsigmaspeaks]

Imagine staring down that green at the end of a long round. Bet their hearts are pounding.

[@TheSaucyG]

Do more of these!!

[@jjjames6861]

Not sure I would classify most of these players as 'amateurs'

[@stewarthunt5444]

Man I’d love to try this

[@dailynnsp.o.v]

There’s a course out here in the dfw area called the tour and they have a replica of this same exact hole. It’s my favorite hole in all the golf course and when I played it I was the only one that day to actually land on the green.

[@mtbdad2]

Best KZbin video I’ve seen in years. If this doesn’t make you smile…

[@jacobmillward4665]

I was working as a server on the vip on the 16th and saw that ace in 2019, twas awesome.

[@howtogrubb]

Some interesting swings out there

[@kevhead1525]

The stats say the pros are way better than the amateurs. I'm stunned.

[@Falcey]

My left ear loved this video

[@Tigerwoods663]

I love the golfers that look into yardage readers for two mins before every shot then top it, shank it, pull it, push it. My mate did it for years. Put the yardage reader away and concentrate on a good swing !!!

[@natmullen]

My left ear really enjoyed this video.

[@perschonca]

i loved the bank shot off the beam that was hilarious

[@ronniemurtagh1786]

I played this hole twice in 2016, a month after the Players. 1st day, it was this pin location and I went a little passed the pin, 15ft. Left the putt short but parred it. 2nd day, Sunday location on the right. Birdied it from 25ft, couldn't hold in the excitement. Hit my tee shot on 18 into the water...lol. But it was a great couple of days!

[@scottt3269]

So many amateur swings are an amalgamation of 100-500 different youtube advice videos, group lessons, maybe some one-on-one with a pro, but overall there's just so much thought put into an amateur swing. What makes pros different is their repetitive simplicity. They're usually only thinking one swing thought on each shot. Most amateurs are thinking about all the advice they've tried to absorb before that shot..."keep your elbows tucked, keep your left arm straight, slow takeback, keep hands low, inside out, accelerate hands, turn hips, shift weight" trying to think about all of that is what results in such drastic inconsistency and nervousness.

[@mickerzsnickerz]

0:00 the most relatable 1 second clip ever.

[@drg8687]

Very few things in life are as satisfying as hitting a good golf shot on purpose.

[@bretspangler8717]

You could see some people's confidence just melt away, and there were some horrific swings not even a mother would love, it was entertaining to see how a little water can shatter a person's game.

[@gmsvalley]

Horrific swings, you are right, but some golfers think they're good. We should tell them they suck! My swing is as bad as Charles Barkley. I usually shoot low 90s and count every shot, no gimmies, but I just can't stand liars and big ego in golf. Thank god, we don't need to be paired every week with my partners.

[@GeorgeTropicana]

@@gmsvalley was that supposed to be English?

[@gmsvalley]

@@GeorgeTropicana Non, c’est du français, alors fais moi pas chier!

[@GeorgeTropicana]

@@gmsvalley oh god even worse

[@rayspooner1982]

I played a replica of this hole at World Tour in Myrtle Beach. Happy to say I did not end up in the water.

[@obviouslyPSM]

In DC there’s this course called Renditions where there is replicas of iconic tour venue holes including this one and even amen corner. Highly recommend

[@LLAGor1lla]

Same here in Houston called Tour 18. I love playing there

[@steviemac7018]

Wooden Sticks in Uxbridge Ontario has several iconic golf holes also. 17 at Sawgrass, Pebble, the old course at St. Andrews, Pinehurst, Augusta etc..

[@machonugget]

what a great video!

[@davidjouvrot4236]

great initiative. Wish I could try it too ;)

[@biagiocozza8875]

Wow, amazing video

[@mattmurray9312]

Some seriously good Am shots here.

[@oyuyuy]

How people get around a course with some of these swings is beyond me 😆

[@waltblackadar4690]

Many years ago some golf magazine had 4 really bad but avid golfers play TPC the day after the pro's Sunday round from the pro tees. The idea was to see what a bad golfer would score on a pro course. One guy hit **27 balls into the water** and shot a 66 - the same score the winning golfer (Calvin Peete, I believe) shot on Sunday to win the tournament.

[@Basetornado]

He eventually ended up putting it up the land bridge to get onto the island.

[@SidewaysSurfDrinksHQ]

Brilliant vid. Don’t we just love par 3 island greens…..

[@TheSteelerider]

Dude at 8:15 has a lovely swing. Smooth easy 9 iron, with a known distance and good alignment. Perfect.

[@quidproquo3933]

I would take my normal swing , driver and aim 55 degrees to left of pin and hope my wretched slice would some now stick a landing

[@andrewlipic8414]

6:15 that swing, 👌

[@KlokStudios]

His swing looks like a broom swing 😂

[@gnarkilleptic4871]

The caveman troglodyte swing

[@chrislake552]

Played the course once. Once you step on to the plate, your nerves kick in like crazy. My arms were literally trembling. You have a mini gallery waiting to hit and watching you. I stuck my 9i right behind the bunker and 3 putted for bogey. Pin was in the same exact location.. :l

[@natejohnson310]

8:42 that noise 😂

[@andrewm3544]

Excellent

[@warriorpoet7776]

I wish I made the money to play this beautiful course

[@BCAN7745]

Some wild golf swings here 😂

[@tjones5719]

Played this hole one time. The three people on my group went in the drink. I was fortunate to land on though I was upset that I two putted.

[@haydenpeairs4635]

I feel much better about my game after watching this.

[@leifdux7277]

And this is after play 16 holes! Crazy towards the very end, it demands deep attention and focus! And can totally ruin your scoreboard (or others!)

[@laxbro2669]

“Make him buy my drinks”😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@laxbro2669]

“I’ll take a 25 year macallan” some of these are damn hilarious 😂😂😂

[@njamesthomasl]

Alice Hewson had a day! Living the dream

[@beav6708]

They have this hole in Myrtle Beach at a course called World Tour Golf Links. First shot 3 ft from the pin. One of my favorite birdies.

[@TheWedgeWizard]

Did they look for the worst players they could find? they’re hitting 3&5 woods from 130yrds 😂

[@coreyghayes]

University of South Carolina....represent! Nice birdie!

[@davisanderson4274]

I swear that walkway with the posts is brand new. Maybe set up just for this event.

[@jasonburgardt59]

Landed it 5 feet from the pin and then sank the 20 foot putt for birdie! Nice XD

[@stevied5092]

140 yards and they getting the woods out???? 😂

[@Cle_Connoisseur_]

Cleveland on the map baby!!!!

[@reddog6415]

That had to be a sweet feeling making 🐦.

[@shwnusmc119]

Great video! Even though most didn't make par, they all still had a blast I'm sure

[@squarebet6653]

Most fun hole in golf both for players and spectators😀

[@andrewmiller6780]

I need to go to Jacksonville to see the 17th in person

[@GlowDarkBat]

My left ear really likes this video

[@Linny14]

Seeing this hole In person is something to behold

[@Sluggo01]

Played last year….nice…pin cut was the Sunday cut…lower right….had a 30ftr. For bird, rimmed..kept goin….ended3 putt..but nice

[@brianflis9235]

I spy a Bills hat!

[@bagel-wi7kl]

If only the Browns were as good at football as Nate from Cleveland is at golf! Way to go on that shot!

[@robertleewhitt6241]

My knees would be shaken !

[@davidaronson9475]

My dad with a 30 handicap birdied the hole with a 5 wood and a 120 foot put from the very back to the front hole location. Good times.

[@Justinvancemckinney]

I want to learn to dive just to go after the Pro V1’s in that pond.

[@jonahboles8692]

The little bunker at the tip jus to say fu 😂

[@mikechar17]

5:55 i thought i was getting a hole in one lol every golfer

[@jasonroberts2049]

I have head covers on my miura mc 501's.... soft metal dings easily.