Ranking the 10 best golf shots from 2017
With 2017 winding down, it's time to look back on the best shots from the year, with some wild scenarios and finishes on the PGA Tour.
Here are the 10 best shots from the 2017 season:
10. Rory McIlroy - PGA Championship
"You've got to be kidding me... Wow!"
— PGA of America (@PGA) August 11, 2017
Rory gets creative with his approach on 10 #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/xqaF7Vz5Df
McIlroy displayed some creativity en route to saving par in the second round at Quail Hollow.
9. Kevin Kisner - Zurich Classic
Kisner's eagle forced a Monday playoff against Cameron Smith and Jonas Blixt, but would ultimately lose on the fourth extra hole.
8. Ian Poulter - THE PLAYERS
Poulter followed up a terrible approach shot at the par-4 18th by nearly holing his fourth shot for par from a patch of dirt.
7. Phil Mickelson - Safeway Open
After a pulled drive, Mickelson hit a low-flying hook around the trees, which finished 10 feet from the hole before burying a birdie.
6. Jordan Spieth - The Open
Remarkable recovery from @jordanspieth. #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/VAR5J3lsgp
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 23, 2017
The Texan struck a 3-iron from the practice range at Royal Birkdale, touching down just shy of the green. Spieth would get up-and-down for the most important bogey of the year.
5. Justin Thomas - U.S. Open
At the par-5 18th, Thomas hoisted a 299-yard 3-wood to six feet, then made the eagle putt to set the lowest score relative to par in U.S. Open history.
4. Dustin Johnson - The Northern Trust
Johnson's line off the tee was insane, leaving just a gap wedge into the green en route to his fourth victory of the season.
3. Sergio Garcia - The Masters
Masters 2017: Sergio Garcia | 15th Hole, Round 4 pic.twitter.com/OJ2aTFlxw4
— Masters Highlights (@MastersMoments) April 9, 2017
Garcia hit the most dramatic shot in Sunday's final round, dropping an 8-iron stiff at the par-5 15th, leading to eagle.
2. Jon Rahm - Farmers Insurance Open
.@littleJRmaza. For the win. pic.twitter.com/3LSELLiw0u
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) January 29, 2017
The young Spaniard won his first career PGA Tour title, dropping a 60-foot eagle putt on the 72nd hole.
1. Jordan Spieth - Travelers Championship
Spieth holed his bunker shot on the first extra hole to eventually beat Daniel Berger, causing the Texan and his caddie, Michael Greller, to also provide an equally memorable celebration.
HEADLINES
- Bhatia, Lee hold Players lead with McIlroy, Morikawa lurking
- JT ties TPC Sawgrass course record with 10-under 62
- Rory cooks Sawgrass' back nine again to sit 2 back at The Players
- McIlroy mum on video of him taking phone from heckling college player
- Villegas, Glover, Spaun share Players lead; McIlroy 1 back