Back 9 Report: Previewing The Players Championship
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Back 9 Report: Previewing The Players Championship

May 11, 2017
Ryan Ballengee
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A picture of the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass Credit: Chris Condon


On this week's Back 9 Report, hosts Fred Altvater and Carlos Torres talk through the golf headlines of the week that was.

With The Players Championship this week, the guys give a FULL preview of the unofficial fifth major, and the guys interview TPC Sawgrass general manager Bill Hughes. This will be the 36th year TPC Sawgrass has hosted The Players, and Bill has been there for the last 11. He tells us about recent renovations, what the atmosphere is like surrounding the 17th on Sunday and his best moments during tournament week.

Other topics include:

  • Brian Harman's win in the Wells Fargo
  • Sei Young Kim's match-play win over Ariya Jutanugarn in Mexico
  • and John Daly was doused with champagne by players and caddies after winning his first PGA Tour Champions title

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