The Players Championship & One of Golf’s Most Famous Holes
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Thursday, May 12, 2016
Joe Calabro, GoLocalWorcester Sports Team & Graphiq
Par-3 17th at TPC Sawgrass PHOTO: Craig O'Neal/flickr
The 2016 Players Championship is under way at the TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and Northeast Amateur Alum Rickie Fowler serves as the defending champion.
The Players Championship, often referred to as "the 5th Major," serves as the PGA Tour's marquee event featuring one of golf's marquee holes.
Par-3 17th
The 140 yard par-3 17th hole at the TPC Sawgrass is one of the most famous holes in all of golf.
The hole is an island green which has seen 598 balls lost in the water since 2003, 45 of which came from last year's tournament and 64 of which came from the 2008 tournament.
It is estimated that in general, 100,000 golf balls find the water every year.
Expect drama to lurk at this hole on Sunday, especially if there is wind.
Highlighting the Field
For more on the tournament, GoLocal teams with Graphiq to show the world rankings and who the hottest players in the game are right now. Along with that, see who is the longest hitter on tour and view the upcoming schedule.
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Course: Holden Hills Country Club
Where: 1800 Main Street, Jefferson
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Holden Hills is a 71-Par 18-hole golf course located just outside of Holden in the town of Jefferson. It opened in 1957 and although the course does not play long, it does demand straight and accurate tee shots at every tee.
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#9
Course: Blissful Meadows
Where: 801 Chocolog Rd, Uxbridge
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Blissful Meadows opened in 1991 and is run by the Bliss family. Both the clubhouse and the farmhouse next to it are listed in the National Register of Historic Buildings.
The course was designed by Golf World magazine's 2000 "Architect of the Year", Brian Silva, of the design firm Cornish & Silva.
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#8
Course: Green Hill Golf Course
Where: 1929 Skyline Drive, Worcester
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The original Green Hill Course opened in 1929. Now owned by the City of Worcester, the Course was redesigned in 2013.
A "hidden gem" in Worcester, Green Hill gives you great views and wide fairways, and takes you out of the city - without ever really leaving it.
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#7
Course: Juniper Hill
Where: 202 Brigham Road, Northborough
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The home of not one, but two 18-hole golf courses - Riverside and Lakeside - Juniper Hill has been around for 80 years.
Juniper Hill is great for all golfers and provides both a fun and challenging experience no matter what course you choose.
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#6
Course: Kettle Brook Golf Club
Where: 136 Marshall Street, Paxton
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Kettle Brook was opened in 1999. In 2008, it was sold to the Marrone family that owns Wachusett Country Club.
Known by all as a bit more challenging than Wachusett, Kettle Brook's design is one of the most unique in the area. Like Blissful Meadows, this course was also designed by Brian Silva.
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#5
Course: Cyprian Keyes
Where: 284 East Temple Street, Boylston
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It doesn't get much tighter than Cyprian Keyes. Built in 1997, from an estate that dates back to 1734, Cyprian Keyes features 27 holes overall, including a nine-hole par-3 course. There is also a golf school and fitting center on site.
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Course: Blackstone National
Where: 227 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton
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An all-purpose course for beginners as well as the advanced golfer, Blackstone National was designed by Rees Jones. With plenty of leagues, junior programs and golf instruction, there’s something for every level of play
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Course: Wachusett Country Club
Where: 187 Prospect Street, West Boylston
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Wachusett Country Club has been around for nearly 90 years and is a treasure in West Boylston. Like Kettle Brook, Wachusett is owned by the Marrone family.
A challenging course, Wachusett is a great to play any time of the year, but nothing beats playing there in the Fall surrounded by foliage and with a great view of Wachusett Mountain.
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Course: Highfields Country Club
Where: 42 Magill Drive, Grafton
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One of the newest courses in the area, Highfields opened in 2002 and is tucked away in Grafton. With 18 holes built specifically for golfers of all talent levels, a 30,000 square foot clubhouse and the beautiful views of rolling terrains and scenic views of the Blackstone Valley, Highfields is a spectacular addition to Worcester County's golf scene.
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Course: Shining Rock Golf Club
Where: 91 Clubhouse Lane, Northbridge
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Named a Best Public Golf Course by both Boston Magazine and Golf Magazine, Shining Rock is a 72-Par course located in Northbridge.
Shining Rock is challenging, has great scenery, and is the best course in the area at a reasonable price.
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