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Mike Benham

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17th at TPC: Enlarging the greenside bunker
« on: May 17, 2006, 12:07:28 PM »
**** Fore Immediate Release ****

As the renovation of TPC Sawgrass continues, the PGA Tour has decided to enlarge the greenside bunker to encompass the entirety of the island green.  PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Yellow-Breasted Finchem commented "our brand messaging to the surfer demographics is really improving, we expect to annouce a partnership with a bikini wax company shortly ...".  

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Ron Farris

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Re:17th at TPC: Enlarging the greenside bunker
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2006, 02:56:36 PM »
Great picture!  The green looks small without turf or is that part of the bunker work ;).

I have a couple pictures from the original construction, but I would have to dig deep to find them.  #17 is really a fun hole.  I am 2 4 2 in hitting the green, but that was back in the 80's.