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Players Championship Honors Tiger Woods With ‘Better Than Most’ Cup at 17th Today

The setup replicates the 2001 pin to salute the 60-foot putt that propelled his eventual Players victory.

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.