Caddie Confidential: TPC Sawgrass

Paul Tesori

Ever wonder what the conversations are between players and caddies on the PGA Tour? Our host, Paul Tesori, Webb Simpson’s longtime caddie, takes you on a walking tour of the treacherous three-hole finish at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., site of the Players Championship. A fascinating inside look you won’t want to miss.

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The 16th Hole

The par-5 16th at TPC Sawgrass is a gambler’s dream: reachable in two but a true test of nerve. In this video, PGA Tour caddie Paul Tesori discusses how to position a tee shot, when to take on a difficult approach, and how to keep yourself from thinking too far ahead. Anecdotes about Rory McIlroy, Webb Simpson and Brooks Keopka put you inside the action on tour.

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The 17th Hole

Perhaps no hole in golf is more treacherous than this island-green par 3. Here, Tesori describes in detail his clever plan to keep Webb Simpson on track to win the 2018 Players Championship. He also takes you inside a tour player’s mind as he prepares for and executes one of the most stressful shots in golf. You’ll love the reenactment of Tiger’s famous 60-foot putt in 2001.

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The 18th Hole

Just when you thought surviving the island-green 17th at TPC Sawgrass was mission accomplished, Tesori walks you shot-by-shot down the water-lined finishing hole. Starting with a big decision on the tee onto the last full swing of the day and ending at a green surrounded by screaming fans. It’s great theater for championship golf, and Tesori brings it all into full color.