Today he’s just a beer guy, but 38 years ago, if Hal Valdes had to guess, it was probably a lot of “Crown or screwdrivers.” That was the fuel abetting Valdes' decision to take up his buddy’s challenge to jump in the water hazard that surrounds Pete Dye’s “island” 17th green at TPC Sawgrass.

Measuring less than 150 yards, it strikes fear into those who challenge the island green during the Players Championship.

Lucas Glover isn't sure what to make of his record at the TPC Sawgrass, 10 times missing the cut with only two top 10s. But

The 25 newcomers to The Players Championship probably won’t take much solace in hearing that only one player - Craig Perks in 2002 - has conquered the diabolical Stadium Course ... The post The Secret To Sawgrass For The Players Championship: Play Well And Stay Out Of Trouble first appeared on SwingU Clubhouse.