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TPC Sawgrass 17th Hole: 28-Handicapper's Epic Par Challenge

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Less than 14 hours after Cameron Young's $4.5m Players Championship victory, a 28-handicapper took on TPC Sawgrass' iconic 17th hole. The par-three, completely surrounded by water except for one small path, has seen 14 holes-in-one and Tiger Woods' famous 'better than most' putt. Joined by Dame Laura Davies and Sky Sports colleagues, the amateur faced the same tee shot that Young used to secure his one-shot win over Matt Fitzpatrick.

TPC Sawgrass presents brutal challenges for amateurs, with water hazards on most holes, 'the thickest rough ever seen here,' and lightning-fast greens. The course's full yardage would have been impossible for the high-handicapper, so playing from the white tees offered at least a chance to reach fairways. The shamble format, where teams play from the best tee shot, proved crucial for someone lacking length off the tee.

After a day of mixed results including double bogeys, lost balls, and occasional pars, the moment of truth arrived at the 17th. With stormy skies darkening and just one goal - making clean contact - the amateur stepped up with a five-iron. The ball sailed straight to the green's heart, miraculously staying dry. A chip and a five-foot putt later, the par of a lifetime was secured, proving TPC Sawgrass truly tests every facet of a golfer's game.