PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The 24 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 at the TPC Sawgrass in his debut over the last four decades.

There were nine players tied for the course record prior to the 2023 playing of the Players. Now there's two guys tied for the mark.

Sometimes, the 17th hole produces the highest scores at TPC Sawgrass -- and at the worst time. TPC Sawgrass' 17th hole is Pete and Alice Dye's most diabolical, most controversial