When it comes to Tiger Woods’s iconic moments, there are surely many that fans can remember. The 2005 Masters chip-in on the par-3 16th in the final round, the 2000 PGA Championship playoff putt on the par-3 16th, and the 1997 Phoenix Open ace are some of those moments. Something similar happened at the Players Championship 2001, too, when he hit a 60-foot putt on the 17th in Round 3. This year, the PGA Tour decided to honor that moment.

The pin location of the 17th hole is the same as it was during Woods’s iconic “Better than most” putt. But that’s not all. If you notice closely, the flag on the 17th has “Better Than Most” written on it. There is something underneath as well.

The cup is actually engraved with that iconic line, along with these words: “TIGER WOODS 2001.”

Tiger Woods holed the triple-breaking downhill birdie putt en route to his third round of 66. Woods, 25 at that time, had completed a career grand slam but was yet to win The Players Championship. That brilliant putt, which swerved more than once before dropping inside the cup, helped him climb the leaderboard on moving day.

The putt, just like the 16th chip-in, was hammered into golf immortality because of the commentators as well. From the booth, Gary Koch, said that Woods’s lie wasn’t very favorable. He was on the collar of the green and back side of the pin. He was skeptical about Woods making the putt.

But the 15-time major champ proved him wrong and with each curve the ball took, the tempo of Koch’s voice kept rising before he dropped the iconic line.

“Better than most… better than most… better than most,” Koch kept repeating before his voice reached a crescendo once the ball dropped.

Tiger Woods then went on to shoot a final round of 67 to secure his first Players Championship title. This is not the first time Tiger Woods received such an honor.

Back in 2021, The Players Championship kept the pin location at the 17th at the exact same place as in 2001. Last year, the tournament officials of the Genesis Invitational decided to switch the pin location of the 18th hole at Torrey Pines to the same place where it was during the final round of the 2008 U.S. Open. Genesis Invitational, a Tiger Woods-hosted signature event was moved to Torrey Pines after Pacific Palisades wildfire.

The 82x PGA Tour winner is absent from the 2026 Players Championship due to back surgery and recovery. However, his shot from 2001 still echoes in the minds of fellow professionals and fans alike.

As the Golf Channel uploaded the post and asked for thoughts, fans gave a green flag to the tribute.

Fans celebrate the nostalgic tribute to Tiger Woods’ iconic moment

The Players Championship’s tribute quickly struck a chord with fans. Many celebrated the tournament’s decision to revisit one of the most memorable highlights in the event’s history.

Many reactions centered on the moment’s nostalgia. “I live for this kind of nostalgia. Absolutely love to see it,” one user wrote. The sentiment reflects on how the Big Cat’s famous putt continues to resonate with fans. Not just the putt, Tiger Woods’ reaction after it, and the big air fist pump still remain clear in fans’ memories. The 15x major winners’ climb up the leaderboard and their wins at the events are also tremendous stories in themselves.

“Greatest call of all time,” another user said. The comment praises the call taken by the Players Championship 2026 to tribute Woods’ putt.

Some others said that it would also have been great to include Gary Koch’s name. His repeated “better than most” comment helped build suspense, leading to the iconic moment. “👏👏👏 Needs Gary Koch’s name on it as well 🙌,” a fan suggested. It was his voice and commentary that immortalized the moment for television audiences who witnessed the event from the comfort of their home.

Meanwhile, the design of the commemorative cup itself drew curiosity. Add that to the memory associated with the engraved cup, and it becomes a perfect souvenir for a golf fan. “Can I buy this? 😮 that’s awesome,” one fan commented, reflecting on the same.

While these comments were specific to the iconic moment at the Players Championship 2001, one fan wrote about the man behind it. “Tiger was my childhood ❤️,” the user said. This reaction highlights that Tiger Woods has given fans many such moments across his career.

These comments show how a single moment related to Tiger Woods can bring nostalgia even after decades. Fans are once again reliving a memory that helped define an era of the sport.