Most Outstanding Players Championship

On the occasion of The Players Championship, the tournament event for the month of March that begins Thursday in Florida, we’re back with the highlights of this tournament considered the “Fifth Tournament”.

Landing Jerry Butt in 1982Jerry Butt’s victory in 1982 was marked by his dunk into the water. The American started on the last lap in sixth place, three strokes behind the leader. During this last round, he returned the best card of the day at 67 (-5) with two birdies on the 17th and 18th. He won the tournament by two strokes ahead of countrymen Scott Simpson and Brad Bryant. At the moment of his triumph, the American jumped into the water accompanied by Pete Day, TPC Sawgrass Director and PGA Tour Commissioner Deane Beman.

Knockout Tiger Woods 2001When we talk about a historic moment in this tournament, it is impossible not to mention Tiger’s magnificent putt on the symbolic 17th hole. Grace. Added a phrase that became iconic from sports commentator Gary Koch. During the broadcast, former golfer Johnny Miller asked Koch “How do you look?” Gary Koch answered and repeated “better than most” (“better than anyone”) until the tiger ball enters the hole. In the fourth round, his 67-player card earned him his first win for players. In 2013, he won the tournament for the second time at -13, two strokes ahead of his pursuers.

He will be with Davis Love III, Hal Sutton, Steve Elkington and Fred Couples, the only players to win this tournament twice behind Jack Nicklaus alone with 3 wins.

Outside prankster Craig Burks in 2002The victory over Craig Burks or the underdog as many called him in 2002 is one of those highlights. The New Zealander then number 203 in the world and without a win against the clock was able to deceive his fans. Playing the tournament for the first time, Craig Perks had his worst day in this fourth round at +3, before hitting the 16th hole of the course. Three holes from the finish, the New Zealander scored an eagle on the 16th then a birdie on the 17th and a par on the 18th. In addition to catching up with Canadian Stephen Ames, he won for the first time on the American circuit, two steps ahead. This is his only victory on the PGA Tour.

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Rickie Fowler won the playoff in 2015The 2015 edition featured a playoff between Rickie Fowler, Kevin Kisner, and Sergio Garcia. Neck and neck at -12, the three players faced off in a three-hole playoff. Sergio Garcia was the first to be eliminated, leaving Ricky Fowler and Kevin Kisner to duel. At the start of the 17th hole, Fowler managed to putt the putt five feet from the hole before returning the putt to birdie and knocking out Kevin Kisner.

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The victorious youth of Si Woo Kim in 2017Si Woo Kim’s victory in 2017 also makes history, with the latter becoming the youngest winning player at the age of 21. The South Korean claimed his second PGA Tour win on the occasion by three strokes ahead of Ian Poulter and Louis Oosthuizen at -7.

Rory McIlroy is stunning in 2019In 2019, while American Jim Furyk appeared to be the big winner this edition, composing a card of 67 (-5) to -15 overall, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy managed to reverse the trend by tying at -15 thanks. To a very good exit from the bunker at 15 o’clock. “It is the most difficult tournament to win with the largest number of players in the world. There are big names on this trophy and I am honored and proud to put my name next to them.” Announcing the 2019 Players Championship Winner.