Tea Olive
Par 4, 440 Yards
Original Intent:
"Depending upon the wind, a fine drive may leave a second shot requiring anything from a good 5-iron or easy 4 to a short pitch."
- Bobby Jones, in Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1959
Significant Change:
- Tee moved back 10-15 yards, 2006
2008 Pin Placements
How this hole is playing - updated continually during play
| 2008 Round 1 Ave. | 2008 Round 1 Rank | 2008 Total Ave. | 2008 Total Rank | Hist. Ave. | Hist. Rank |
| 4.372 | 1 | 4.372 | 1 | 4.16 | 10 |
Recent photos from No. 17
Stories from No. 17
Hopes are dashed on No. 17
At first glance, it appears as harmless as the view from tee to green is majestic. Neither the distance (132 yards) nor the landing area, which is almost big enough to require an air traffic controller, should turn the world's best golfers into putty.
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