Alex Smalley had an extremely unlucky moment on the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass during the final round of The Players Championship. - Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images All golfers have been there.

The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is famous for the par-3 17th, the island green. The hole measures a mere 141 yards but strikes fear into those who play it.

TPC Sawgrass 17th hole The 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass is known as the "Island Green." That may be a bit of a misnomer, considering it's not an island, but rather a peninsula.

On the famous 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass – where the pin is surrounded on all sides by water apart from a small walkway allowing players to access the green – Smalley hit his tee shot towards ...

Smalley is not the first and certainly will not be the last to hit his ball into the drink on the 17th at TPC Sawgrass. Jim Best, a scuba diver who is tasked with collecting balls from the water ...

The 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass is one of the most famous in golf, and that is exactly why. It is extremely difficult to land the ball on the green, even for the best players in the world.

The 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass is one of the most famous in golf, and that is exactly why. It is extremely difficult to land the ball on the green, even for the best players in the world.