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The Island Green: 17th hole at Players Stadium Course is star of The Players Championship

Feb. 27, 2025, 7:22 p.m. ET
The par-3 17th hole at the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, with its iconic Island Green, is the star of the show for The Players Championship.
The par-3 17th hole at the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, with its iconic Island Green, is the star of the show for The Players Championship.
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Players Championship fans watch Tiger Woods play the 17th hole of the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.
Players Championship fans watch Tiger Woods play the 17th hole of the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.
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Crowds take in the action from a point of land between the 16th fairway and the Island Hole on 17 during the fourth and final round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament Sunday, March 17, 2024 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
Crowds take in the action from a point of land between the 16th fairway and the Island Hole on 17 during the fourth and final round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament Sunday, March 17, 2024 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
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Garrick Higgo walks to the green of the 17th hole of the Players Stadium Course Thursday, March 10, 2022 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Garrick Higgo walks to the green of the 17th hole of the Players Stadium Course Thursday, March 10, 2022 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach.
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Ron Smith of Bryceville (left) is among a small army of Players Championship volunteers who help police the crowds at the par-3 17th hole of the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.
Ron Smith of Bryceville (left) is among a small army of Players Championship volunteers who help police the crowds at the par-3 17th hole of the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.
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Tiger Woods points his putter at playing partner Phil Mickelson from the walkway to the green after sinking a 60-foot birdie putt at the 17th hole of the TPC Sawgrass Players Stadium Course on March 24, 2001, in the third round of The Players Championship. Woods went on to win the tournament two days later in a Monday finish. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
Tiger Woods points his putter at playing partner Phil Mickelson from the walkway to the green after sinking a 60-foot birdie putt at the 17th hole of the TPC Sawgrass Players Stadium Course on March 24, 2001, in the third round of The Players Championship. Woods went on to win the tournament two days later in a Monday finish. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
Bob Self/Florida Times-Union
Webb Simpson waves to the gallery as he and his caddie, St. Augustine native Paul Tesori, walk to the green on hole No. 17 at the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass during the final round of Simpson's 2018 victory.
Webb Simpson waves to the gallery as he and his caddie, St. Augustine native Paul Tesori, walk to the green on hole No. 17 at the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass during the final round of Simpson's 2018 victory.
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The par-3 17th hole at the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass provides some of the most dramatic golf on TV. NBC Sports cameraman Terry Hester of Jacksonville films shots of the green in 2010.
The par-3 17th hole at the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass provides some of the most dramatic golf on TV. NBC Sports cameraman Terry Hester of Jacksonville films shots of the green in 2010.
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Crowds take in the action from a point of land between the 16th fairway and the Island Hole on 17 during the fourth and final round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament Sunday, March 17, 2024 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
Crowds take in the action from a point of land between the 16th fairway and the Island Hole on 17 during the fourth and final round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament Sunday, March 17, 2024 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
Bob Self/Florida Times-Union
Fans can try their hand at No. 17 along with PGA Tour players. Frank Lickliter (center) plays with members of the United States Coast Guard from Air Station Savannah in 2008.
Fans can try their hand at No. 17 along with PGA Tour players. Frank Lickliter (center) plays with members of the United States Coast Guard from Air Station Savannah in 2008.
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Players Championship fans rock to the Chainsmokers in 2020 at the 17th hole of the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. The 17th hole of the Stadium Course becomes a musical amphitheater every year for the Military Appreciation Day the week of the tournament.
Players Championship fans rock to the Chainsmokers in 2020 at the 17th hole of the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. The 17th hole of the Stadium Course becomes a musical amphitheater every year for the Military Appreciation Day the week of the tournament.
Bob Self/The Times-Union
Every few years, the Island Green needs a facelift. One renovation occurred in 2006 on preparation for the new TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse.
Every few years, the Island Green needs a facelift. One renovation occurred in 2006 on preparation for the new TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse.
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The gallery cheers for Rickie Fowler as he walks to the green on No. 17 during the three-hole playoff with Sergio Garcia and Kevin Kisner during the final round of the 2015 Players Championship.
The gallery cheers for Rickie Fowler as he walks to the green on No. 17 during the three-hole playoff with Sergio Garcia and Kevin Kisner during the final round of the 2015 Players Championship.
Bob Self/The Times-Union
Rory McIlroy reacts to his tee shot on the 17th hole of the Players Stadium Course Saturday, March 12, 2022 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Rory McIlroy reacts to his tee shot on the 17th hole of the Players Stadium Course Saturday, March 12, 2022 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Brennan Asplen/Florida Times-Union
Every fan who comes to The Players Championship pays a visit to the Island Green at No. 17. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence did that in 2023, stopping to take photos with fans.
Every fan who comes to The Players Championship pays a visit to the Island Green at No. 17. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence did that in 2023, stopping to take photos with fans.
Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio
Erik van Rooyen, left, leans down to talk with Ofaevia Wilson, 8, as Ava Jones, 9, center, looks on at the 17th tee of the Players Stadium Course Wednesday, March 8, 2022 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. The Players hosted a group of people with special needs inside the ropes at No. 17 to meet players and caddies during practice rounds of Players week.
Erik van Rooyen, left, leans down to talk with Ofaevia Wilson, 8, as Ava Jones, 9, center, looks on at the 17th tee of the Players Stadium Course Wednesday, March 8, 2022 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. The Players hosted a group of people with special needs inside the ropes at No. 17 to meet players and caddies during practice rounds of Players week.
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Tiger Woods tips his cap to the crowd after making his par putt on hole No. 17. The Third Round of The Players Championship on The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL on Saturday May 12, 2018. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
Tiger Woods tips his cap to the crowd after making his par putt on hole No. 17. The Third Round of The Players Championship on The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL on Saturday May 12, 2018. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
Bob Self/The Times-Union
Cameron Smith waits his turn on the 17th hole of the Players Stadium Course Sunday, March 12, 2022 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. Smith won The Players that year in a Monday finish.
Cameron Smith waits his turn on the 17th hole of the Players Stadium Course Sunday, March 12, 2022 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. Smith won The Players that year in a Monday finish.
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Rickie Fowler hits his tee shot on hole No. 17 as the gallery watched during the 2018 Players Championship.
Rickie Fowler hits his tee shot on hole No. 17 as the gallery watched during the 2018 Players Championship.
Bob Self/The Times-Union
Expect the unexpected at the Island Green of the Players Stadium Course 17th hole. Bolles and University of North Florida graduate Michael Mattiace proposed to his future wife Sydney Shrader on the tee at No. 17 during the week of the 2021 Players Championship.
Expect the unexpected at the Island Green of the Players Stadium Course 17th hole. Bolles and University of North Florida graduate Michael Mattiace proposed to his future wife Sydney Shrader on the tee at No. 17 during the week of the 2021 Players Championship.
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The sun comes up on another day at The Players Championship, over the Island Green at the par-3 17th hole of The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in 2024.
The sun comes up on another day at The Players Championship, over the Island Green at the par-3 17th hole of The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in 2024.
Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union
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