TPC Sawgrass, and balls and golf course lakes

How many golf balls have gone in the water at the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass over the years?
In 42 years at Sawgrass, that's an average of 24 golf balls going splash down each tournament. The field of 144 will hit about 430 tee balls on the 17th hole over the course of four days in 2026, so expect about five percent of this year's tee shots to end up in the drink.
Florida Diver Who Pulls Golf Balls Out Of TPC Sawgrass’ 17th Hole Reveals Absolute Treasure Trove He’s Found
Diving golf course lakes in Florida to retrieve golf balls can be a very lucrative business if done at scale and Jim Best, who once worked 65 courses up
How many balls went into the water at No. 17 at TPC Sawgrass?
Each year, the PGA Tour estimates some 100,000 golf balls find their way into the water surrounding the green at the 17th at TPC Sawgrass. It works out to a couple of balls per golfer. The pros competing in The Players Championship contribute very little to that tally.
The 14 golfers who have made a hole-in-one on the par-3 17th at TPC Sawgrass
The par-3 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass is one of the most famous holes in the world. The island green is one of the most recognizable holes in golf, and it's a pivotal challenge down the stretch of the Players Championship,
How Many Holes In One Have There Been On The 17th Hole At TPC Sawgrass During The Players Championship?
The iconic par 3 17th, which is surrounded by water, measures just 137 yards and, throughout its history, there have been plenty of incredible moments
What is the size of the island green par-3 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass and The Players?
The 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 141-yard shot in 2025 (though it changes day to day), but if a player misses short,
The scuba diver who fights alligators and murky waters to rescue your golf balls
Jim Best admits that he’s not the best golfer, but he does spend most of his time on some of world’s best golf courses.
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How to choose the right golf ball for your game
There’s the wrong way to find a golf ball for your game, like, say, foraging in the woods or grabbing the first sleeve you spot on the rack. Then there’s the right way: by doing your research ...
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Players 2025: This image perfectly sums up where Viktor Hovland's game is at right now
The Norwegian took his second penalty stroke of the day at the par-4 15th, where he blocked his drive into the woods down the right side and managed to find the ball, just in an unplayable spot.