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PGA Tour Honors Woods' Iconic 2001 Shot in 2026

3/15/2026

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Summary

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The PGA Tour will commemorate Tiger Woods' 2001 Players Championship birdie during 2026 event at TPC Sawgrass.
The moment centers on Woods' island-green 17th hole shot, celebrated by NBC's Gary Koch as "better than most."
The Tour plans to replicate the 2001 pin position and engrave "TIGER WOODS 2001" and Koch's quote on the cup.
Woods reflected on the shot's significance, noting its difficulty and the pressure of the moment.

History

Historical Context

In 2001, Tiger Woods won the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, finishing one stroke ahead of Vijay Singh. This victory marked Woods' first of two titles at the event, contributing to his historic achievement of holding all four major championships simultaneously, known as the Tiger Slam. The iconic birdie at the 17th hole remains a defining moment in golf history, celebrated in 2026.

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Story summary

The PGA Tour will commemorate Tiger Woods' 2001 Players Championship birdie during 2026 event at TPC Sawgrass.
The moment centers on Woods' island-green 17th hole shot, celebrated by NBC's Gary Koch as "better than most."
The Tour plans to replicate the 2001 pin position and engrave "TIGER WOODS 2001" and Koch's quote on the cup.
Woods reflected on the shot's significance, noting its difficulty and the pressure of the moment.

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