Gylfi Sigurdsson and Andy Robertson are among the Premier League footballers to discuss how they think they would get on playing TPC Sawgrass' par-three 17th; watch The Players Championship live on Sky Sports this week
Thursday 11 March 2021 14:48, UK
Everton’s Gylfi Sigurdsson has joked his intimate knowledge of TPC Sawgrass’ iconic 17th would help him conquer one of golf's most notorious holes.
The 137-yard par-three presents a variety of problems with players having to hit over water and deal with changing wind conditions to land their ball on the island green.
However, Sigurdsson expressed confidence he could do what many of the world's top golfers have failed to manage over the years.
"I've played it a few times so I know exactly how I would get on," Sigurdsson said.
"You have to hit it quite high and let it land softly on the green.
"I've birdied it once. I've hit a few balls into the water, so overall I think I would get away with a par. It's a fantastic course."
Ahead of the PGA Tour's Players Championship, live on Sky Sports' dedicated Players channel, several Premier League players, including Sigurdsson, were asked how they thought they would fare.
Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson - a single-figure handicapper - debated his possible club selection for playing the par-three and explained what he would be thinking about when stepping up to the 17th tee.
Meanwhile, Arsenal defender Rob Holding and Burnley boss Sean Dyche were also among those to give their verdict on whether they would find the green.
Click on the video above to hear how the players think they would get on at The Players!
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