No. 17 Sawgrass vs. No. 16 Scottsdale TPC
February 28, 2010 by Admin · Leave a Comment
photo credit: nsaplayer The two most famous par 3's in the world are the 17th TPC Sawgrass (“the island green”) and hole no 16 at Scottsdale's TPC. These little giants have earned their reputation as “game changers.”
The 17th at Sawgrass is 130 yards but the landing area is tiny (15 to 20 yards) by tour standards. The green sits deceptively at only 3 feet above the water. This little par 3 has got to be the most costly hole in golf
The 16th at Scottsdale's TPC is known as the “stadium” hole and can intimidate even the most confident golfer. The attendance usually tips the scales at 20,000 wild and woolly fans. Booze, boos and cheers flow as the golfers enter the amphitheatre. The 16th is what the game is all about, pure fun.
