Today he’s just a beer guy, but 38 years ago, if Hal Valdes had to guess, it was probably a lot of “Crown or screwdrivers.” That was the fuel abetting Valdes' decision to take up his buddy’s challenge to jump in the water hazard that surrounds Pete Dye’s “island” 17th green at TPC Sawgrass.

Measuring less than 150 yards, it strikes fear into those who challenge the island green during the Players Championship.

Sometimes, the 17th hole produces the highest scores at TPC Sawgrass -- and at the worst time. TPC Sawgrass' 17th hole is Pete and Alice Dye's most diabolical, most controversial

TPC Sawgrass is a severe test for the pros but how would a 10-handicapper score at Pete Dye's Florida track? Our Mark Townsend found out.