Overview
- The 17th-hole cup is engraved with “BETTER THAN MOST” and “TIGER WOODS 2001” for use on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
- The pin position matches the 2001 location, and the flag bears a stitched “Better than Most” tribute.
- Golf Channel highlighted the homage on social platforms, drawing nostalgic praise and calls from some fans to also recognize Gary Koch.
- Woods is not competing at the 2026 Players as he continues recovery from back surgery.
- In 2001, Woods holed the triple-breaking 60-foot birdie on Saturday, shot 66 that round, then closed with 67 to win as Koch’s call became part of golf lore.