Beau Hossler was not the first, and he will definitely not be the last.
During the second round of the 2024 Players Championship, Hossler etched his name in the record books at TPC Sawgrass, but not in the way he would want it.
He hit the 1,000th ball in the water at the par-3 17th hole since 2003, when ShotLink began tracking shots at the hole.
While Ryan Fox made the 14th ace on the 17th in the first round Thursday, Hossler’s shot hit the back of the green before hopping into the water long on Friday.
It’s important to note, since ShotLink didn’t begin tracking data on the hole until 2003, there have been plenty of golf balls to find the drink over the years that aren’t “on record.” That’s why Hossler’s name is attached to the record.
Beau Hossler’s tee shot found the water on No. 17.
It was the 1000th water ball at the Island Green @THEPLAYERS on record. pic.twitter.com/l1JDcUGY1r
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 15, 2024
The good news, Hossler was able to get up and in for bogey, keeping him just below the projected cutline with nine holes to play.