Alex Smalley's ball drowned on Players Championship 17th hole

Alex Smalley faced a challenging moment at the Players Championship when his ball rolled precariously along the wooden edge of the 17th hole before finally dropping into the water. This incident occurred during the final round on Sunday. Smalley’s double bogey on the hole significantly impacted his overall score, leading to a four-over 76 and a tie for 14th place. He finished seven shots behind the leaders, Rory McIlroy and JJ Spaun, who will compete in a playoff. The missed opportunity on the 17th hole cost Smalley a potential increase in prize money. A par would have earned him $631,250, while a birdie could have brought in $706,250.