ADVERTISEMENT

Sergio Garcia became just the 8th player to ever hit a hole-in-one on the famed No. 17 island green at the TPC

Sergio Garcia is just the 8th player to ever ace the 17th at TPC Sawgrass.

Sergio Garcia's great season got even better during the first round of the Players Championship on Thursday.

ADVERTISEMENT

On a day when seemingly ever other golfer was hitting their tee shot on No. 17 into the water, Garcia became just the eighth player to ever ace the famed island green at the TPC Sawgrass course.

Here is the shot:

Garcia is just the second player since 2002 to hit a hole-in-one at No. 17. Willy Wilcox aced the hole during the second round in 2016.

ADVERTISEMENT

Here is the replay.

FOLLOW BUSINESS INSIDER AFRICA

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended articles

Africa's first black billionaire could join $2.9 billion Vivendi bid for MultiChoice

Africa's first black billionaire could join $2.9 billion Vivendi bid for MultiChoice

10 most dangerous African countries in 2024

10 most dangerous African countries in 2024

Russia’s nuclear influence expands further north of Africa

Russia’s nuclear influence expands further north of Africa

Navigating the future: How AI transforms selling on Amazon

Navigating the future: How AI transforms selling on Amazon

Wall decor tips: Transforming your space with style and creativity

Wall decor tips: Transforming your space with style and creativity

Putin's African diplomacy: Security talks with West, Central Africa take centre stage

Putin's African diplomacy: Security talks with West, Central Africa take centre stage

Infinix users get over 35% exclusive discount on Showmax premier league & general entertainment subscription

Infinix users get over 35% exclusive discount on Showmax premier league & general entertainment subscription

10 longest bridges in Africa

10 longest bridges in Africa

India issues free heart surgeries to 150 Ugandan children

India issues free heart surgeries to 150 Ugandan children

ADVERTISEMENT