17th as First Playoff Hole: Joke or Just Fine?

**iacas**

I think playing the 17th was a joke. This thing wants to be a major and yet they push a gimmicky hole out there as the first playoff hole? Joke.

*OHS1Golfer*

yes i agree, i think they should play a tough but FAIR hole such as 18, then in case of a tie go to 16, then last case scenario if they tie on 18 asnd 16 take em to 17. the 17th is NOT a fair hole...u can hit a well struck shot and land it in the center of the green and it releases back into the water, such as charles howell III did..even Tim Rosaforte said its crap

*golf_junkie27*

I think it's fine because it's not a major. Yes, they have a great field but so does the season opening event in Hawaii, where only tournament winners, play. (I forget the name)

I believe calling itself the fifth major is a joke. Starting on 17th and putting the pressure on the player, immediately, is what the average Joe like me, wants to see.

*OHS1Golfer*

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Originally Posted by golf_junkie27

I think it's fine because it's not a major. Yes, they have a great field but so does the season opening event in Hawaii, where only tournament winners, play. (I forget the name)

I believe calling itself the fifth major is a joke. Starting on 17th and putting the pressure on the player, immediately, is what the average Joe like me, wants to see.

the mercedes championship?

*golf_junkie27*

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Originally Posted by OHS1Golfer

the mercedes championship?

That might be the one. It's the one where the entire field won a PGA Event the previous season. I believe that's a great field, tough course (especially when the wind is blowing), some unbelievable finishes and a nice, large check.

*CG031*

I think it was set up for excitement, and I loved the choice of the 17th hole.

*Three Putt*

I think it was great, the guys playing had grown out of their "Geraminals" matching pajamas for quite some time.

I thought it was a great playoff hole.

*rudygu*

Joke. When they went to the playoff, I was just hoping that the entire tournament wouldn't be decided by one of them hitting a b.s. shot into the water - and of course it was.

Sergio hit a tremendous shot, but still two-putted and made par. On a fair par 3, Goydos would have had a legitimate chance to get up and down and extend the playoff. Instead, a guy that could really use the extra $700k, 5 year exemption, etc. hit a decent shot and got screwed because of a cheap gimmick.

*Craig Mac*

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Originally Posted by iacas

I think playing the 17th was a joke. This thing wants to be a major and yet they push a gimmicky hole out there as the first playoff hole? Joke.

I would have to agree with that assessment.