Sir Nick Faldo never won The Players Championship during his illustrious career. Faldo’s failure to win at TPC Sawgrass was a big surprise, given his suitability to the golf course.
American golfer Corey Pavin has probably watched his iconic 1995 U.S. Open-winning 4-wood more than 20,000 times. Yet 30 years later, the shot that delivered his only major championship still brings him the same satisfaction every time he sees it.
Long drives, pin-point tee balls on par 3s and those twisting, turning 50-foot putts are what drive the galleries crazy at professional golf tournaments, especially those of the major variety. But what about the approach shots?