Bookies offer betting on 17th at Sawgrass in Players Championship

Coral are betting on the number of balls which will go into the water at the infamous signature 17th hole at Sawgrass in the Players Championship this week. The leading bookmaker goes 11-10 for there to be over 45 in the lake. It is 6-5 for there to be under 40 balls in the water over the four days, while between 40 and 45 inclusive is 9-2.

There is also betting available on there being a hole in one at the 17th this year, in which Coral go 6-1.

In the outright market, Rory McIlroy is the 12-1 favourite to win the tournament, whereas former winners Adam Scott and Matt Kuchar are 18-1 second best in the betting for the unofficial fifth major.

“We all look forward to watching the players tackle the 17th at Sawgrass as it always offers a challenge, with that in mind, we thought we’d come up with a special for our customers with regards to how many balls with get wet. If the weather forecast is bad, over 45 may look like a moderate total,” said Coral’s John Hill.

**How many balls will there be in the water?

Under 40 6-5, 40-45 inclusive 9-2, Over 45 11-10.

**Will there be a hole in one at the 17th?

Yes 6-1, No 1-10.

**Players Championship outright

12-1 Rory McIlroy, 18-1 Adam Scott, Matt Kuchar, 22-1 Sergio Garcia, 25-1 Luke Donald, Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson, Bubba Watson, 28-1 Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk, 33-1 Jordan Spieth, Lee Westwood, Zach Johnson, Jim Furyk, 40-1 BAR.

**Bet £10 pre-tournament with Coral and receive a free £10 in-play bet (Online and mobile ONLY)

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