What happened to Russell Knox at TPC Sawgrass' iconic island green hole Saturday is the stuff of nightmares for most amateur golfers. Knox dunked three consecutive shots into the water, eventually finishing with a 9 -- and effectively ending any chance he had of winning the Players.

For any of us who have stood on the tee and peered over an expanse of water, trying to figure out how to navigate it safely, Knox's struggles were hard to watch, and yet comforting to know even the world's best golfers are proof golf is hard.

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From First Tee Shot to Final Putt, NBC Sports’ Live Coverage Includes Golf Channel’s First-Ever Telecast of a Men’s Major Championship and Return of The Open to Broadcast Television on NBC

With the most live hours of tournament coverage ever dedicated to one of golf’s major championships, The R&A and NBC Sports Group’s long-term media partnership kicks off its inaugural year with a record number of planned programming hours. The 145TH Open will return to U.S. live broadcast coverage through Golf Channel and NBC’s nearly 140 hours of television coverage from Royal Troon Golf Club throughout the week. It also will represent Golf Channel’s first coverage of a men’s major championship.

GolfTEC continues unprecedented expansion with the opening of its 200th location worldwide. The company teaches more lessons and operates more instructional centers than any other entity in golf.

May 17, 2016, 17:32 ET from GolfTEC

CENTENNIAL, Colo., May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- GolfTEC – the world leader in golf lessons and top employer of PGA Professionals – announces its 200th location worldwide opens this week in Scottsdale, joining a large and growing network that includes 177 improvement centers in the United States, as well as multiple facilities in Canada, Korea and Japan, with further domestic and international expansion planned for 2016 and beyond.

GolfTEC's 200th Center worldwide and 5th Center in Arizona is coming soon to 7342 E. Shea Blvd Suite 106 Scottsdale, AZ 85260! GolfTEC would like to invite Arizona Golf Association members to their Grand Opening celebration on May 21st. As an attendee you will have a chance to win a Complete Golf Makeover! The event will be filled with great coaching, contests, and specials. We encourage you to bring your friends and family interested in golf and improving their games.

Event Details:

• Location: 7342 E. Shea Blvd Suite 106 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
• Day: Saturday, May 21st
• Time: 12 PM - 6 PM
• Cost: Free. Plus, light food and drinks will be provided.

Golf Performance: 5 Stretches To Stop Doing On The Course & 5 Exercises to Replace Them

Check out Ando's recommendations on the best stretches to do on the course, and why your current stretches might not be cutting it!

Click here to learn more about Premier Fitness Systems of Scottsdale.

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