Name: Fred Couples’ best flub-then-flop moments of career
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Description: Check out Fred Couples’ best recovery hole-outs after flubbed shots throughout his career on the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions.

Check out Fred Couples' best moments, including funny celebrations and a laugh with Tiger Woods, from competing in "The Skins Game" over the years.

Fred Couples' best moments from 'The Skins Game'

Check out Fred Couples’ best recovery hole-outs after flubbed shots throughout his career on the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions.

Fred Couples’ best flub-then-flop moments of career

Netflix rolled out the red carpet July 21 for the premiere of "Happy Gilmore 2" at Lincoln Center in New York City. Hear from TOUR stars Scottie Scheffler, Tony Finau, Fred Couples and John Daly on what it means to be part of the highly anticipated project. 

TOUR stars hit red carpet for Netflix's 'Happy Gilmore 2' premiere

Ahead of the 2023 Masters Tournament, Fred Couples and his former caddie, Joe LaCava, share the story of how LaCava took the flagstick and flag after Couples' Masters win in 1992. LaCava did the same thing after Tiger Woods' Masters win in 2019.

Fred Couples and Joe LaCava share unique Masters win tradition

Fred Couples has one of the all-time golf swings. He talks about extending through the ball and his takeaway with a nod to Johnny Miller. 

Fred Couples gives driver lesson on extending through the ball

15-time PGA TOUR and 13-time PGA Tour Champions winner Fred Couples visits childhood friend John Bracken and reminiscence about growing up and playing golf in Seattle, Washington.

Fred Couples takes a trip back to Seattle

In the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship 1997, Fred Couples made a hole-in-one at the par-3 17th hole. Two years later, the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship 1999, Couples hit his tee shot in the water at the par-3 17th hole, re-teed and holed the shot on the fly for an amazing par save.  

Fred Couples’ wild ace in 1997 and par save in 1999 at THE PLAYERS

15 PGA TOUR victories. World Golf Hall of Famer. Check out some of the best moments from Fred Couples’ legendary career on TOUR.

Best of Fred Couples

At the Crosswater Club in Sunriver, Oregon, two-time major winner John Daly faced two-time Masters champion Fred Couples in a match. 

Couples vs. Daly | 1999 Shell's Wonderful World of Golf

Check out the best shots from all 18 holes in the history of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.

The best all-time shots on every hole at THE PLAYERS

Check out the top 10 all-time best shots in Presidents Cup history featuring amazing hole outs, great bunker shots and clutch putts.

All-time shots from the Presidents Cup

Between 1986-2019, nine players have made an ace on the iconic par-3 17th hole at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. Eight of the nine made broadcast TV, with the exception of the first in 1986, made by Brad Fabel. 

Holes-in-one on No. 17 at THE PLAYERS Championship

In the opening round of the 2019 Genesis Open, Fred Couples sinks a 12-foot putt for birdie at the par-5 11th hole. 

Fred Couples holes 12-footer for birdie at Genesis Open

Prior to the 2019 Genesis Open, twelve celebrities, including Mark Wahlberg, Chris Pratt and Kid Rock, battled it out at Riviera Country Club in honor of the TGR Foundation.

Inaugural Celebrity Cup hosted by Tiger Woods at Genesis Open

Former Captains Fred Couples and Steve Stricker, joined by U.S. Team veteran Zach Johnson, will join Captain Tiger Woods as the leaders of the U.S. Team in Melbourne, Australia, December 9-15, 2019.


U.S. Team Presidents Cup Captain Tiger Woods selects assistants

In the final round of the 2018 Safeway Open, Fred Couples sinks a 21-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th hole.

Fred Couples’ 21-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Safeway

In the third round of the 2018 Safeway Open, Brandt Snedeker maintains his lead by three shots over Kevin Tway heading into Sunday.


Brandt Snedeker leads with 16-under at Safeway

Following a third-round 70, Fred Couples reflects on his play in the 2018 Safeway Open with Dennis Paulson from PGA TOUR Radio.

Fred Couples interview after Round 3 of Safeway

In the third round of the 2018 Safeway Open, Fred Couples holes a 52-foot bunker shot for eagle on the par-5 9th hole.

Fred Couples’ eagle bunker shot at Safeway

Following a second-round 65, Fred Couples reflects on his play in the 2018 Safeway Open with Fred Albers from PGA TOUR Radio.

Fred Couples interview after Round 2 of Safeway

In the second round of the 2018 Safeway Open, Brandt Snedeker jumps up three spots on the leaderboard to take the solo lead by three shots heading into the weekend.


Brandt Snedeker leads by three shots at Safeway

In the second round of the 2018 Safeway Open, Fred Couples hits his 58-yard approach shot on the par-5 18th hole to 2 feet then sinks the putt for birdie.

Fred Couples’ near hole out on No. 18 at Safeway

In the second round of the 2018 Safeway Open, Fred Couples sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on the par-4 13th hole.

Fred Couples’ solid birdie putt at Safeway

Following an opening-round 73, Fred Couples reflects on his play in the 2018 Safeway Open with Fred Albers from PGA TOUR Radio. 

Fred Couples interview after Round 1 of Safeway

In The Cup Chat Episode 1, Taryn Bray gives a brief history of Presidents Cup, talks standings and what the captains are thinking with less than 50 days to go. 

The Cup Chat | Episode 1

In the third round of the 2017 Farmers Insurance Open, CBS analyst Peter Kostis breaks down Tiger Woods' swing by comparing it to Jack Nicklaus and Fred Couples with the help of the Microsoft Cloud cart.

On the Course with Peter Kostis at Farmers

With a second-round course-record 64 and a one-shot victory over Lee Trevino, Fred Couples wins THE PLAYERS 1984. 


Fred Couples wins THE PLAYERS 1984 with a second-round course-record 64

Fred Couples captured his first PGA TOUR victory at the 1983 Kemper Open in a 5-man playoff. We put Couples to the test to see what he remembers from that year.

Fred Couples plays 1983 Trivia

In the second round of the 2016 Northern Trust Open, Fred Couples rounds out his day with a 17-foot birdie putt made on the par-4 9th hole. This highlight is delivered by PGA TOUR LIVE.

Fred Couples finishes with a birdie on No. 9 at Northern Trust

In the opening round of the 2016 Northern Trust Open, Fred Couples holes his chip from short of the green for birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Fred Couples' silky-smooth chip-in birdie is the Shot of the Day

In the opening round of the 2016 Northern Trust Open, Fred Couples chips in from off the green for birdie on the par-4 5th hole. This highlight is delivered by PGA TOUR LIVE.

Fred Couples chips in for birdie on No. 5 at Northern Trust

After 3 years as an assistant captain to Fred Couples, Jay Haas will lead the American team for the first time against close friend and fellow International captain Nick Price.

2015 Presidents Cup Captains: Jay Haas and Nick Price

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In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Justin Lower's drive on the 537-yard, par-5 ninth hole traveled 302 yards into the right bunker, leaving 238 yards to the hole. His 117-yard shot from the fairway bunker found the right fairway, and his 126-yard approach landed on the right green 4 feet 5 inches from the cup. Lower made the 4-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

Justin Lower's 126-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 9 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of the 2026 THE CJ CUP, Jordan Spieth's drive on the 537-yard, par-5 ninth hole traveled 316 yards into the right fairway, leaving 218 yards to the hole. His 214-yard shot from the fairway landed on the right green 17 feet 1 inch from the cup. Spieth missed his first putt from 17 feet 10 inches, finishing 5 inches short, and made the 5-inch putt for birdie.

Jordan Spieth reaches par-5 No. 9 in two, makes birdie at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Tom Kim's drive on the 478-yard, par-4 11th hole traveled 306 yards into the left bunker, leaving 180 yards to the hole. His 191-yard approach from the fairway bunker landed in the right rough 33 feet 2 inches from the cup, and he made the 33-foot 2-inch shot for birdie.

Tom Kim holes 33-foot shot from rough for birdie on No. 11 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Jonathan Byrd's drive on the 322-yard, par-4 14th hole traveled 264 yards into the left fairway, leaving 56 yards to the pin. His 56-yard approach landed on the left green 3 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he made the 3-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Jonathan Byrd sinks 3-foot putt for birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Neal Shipley's drive on the 322-yard, par-4 14th went 271 yards into the right fairway, his 57-yard approach landed on the left green 5 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 5-foot 2-inch putt for birdie.

Neal Shipley drains 5-foot putt for birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Mac Meissner's tee shot on the 214-yard, par-3 seventh hole landed on the right green, 24 feet 2 inches from the cup, and he made the 24-foot 2-inch putt for birdie.

Mac Meissner sinks 24-foot birdie putt on No. 7 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Pierceson Coody's drive on the 414-yard, par-4 second hole traveled 303 yards into the right rough, leaving 108 yards to the pin. His 107-yard approach from the rough landed on the left green 6 feet from the hole, and he made the 6-foot putt for birdie.

Pierceson Coody gets up-and-down from 107 yards for birdie on No. 2 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Mac Meissner's drive on the 379-yard, par-4 sixth hole traveled 270 yards into the right fairway, his 114-yard approach landed on the right green 10 feet 9 inches from the hole, and he made the 10-foot 9-inch putt for par.

Mac Meissner's 114-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 6 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Adam Svensson's tee shot on the 121-yard, par-3 17th hole landed on the left green, 6 feet 11 inches from the cup, and he made the putt for birdie.

Adam Svensson hits tee shot to 7 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, John Keefer's drive on the 414-yard, par-4 second hole went 315 yards into the left fairway, his 103-yard approach landed on the left green 7 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made the 7-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

John Keefer's 103-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 2 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Doug Ghim's drive on the 186-yard, par-3 fourth hole landed on the left green, 7 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 7-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Doug Ghim hits tee shot to 8 feet, sets up birdie on No. 4 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Charley Hoffman's tee shot on the 186-yard, par-3 fourth hole landed on the right green, 10 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made the putt for birdie.

Charley Hoffman hits tee shot to 11 feet, sets up birdie on No. 4 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Jordan Spieth's drive on the 379-yard, par-4 sixth hole traveled 294 yards into the left rough, leaving 92 yards to the hole. His 96-yard approach from the rough landed on the right green 10 feet 8 inches from the cup, and he made the putt for birdie.

Jordan Spieth's 96-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 6 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of the 2026 THE CJ CUP, A.J. Ewart's drive on the 414-yard, par-4 second hole traveled 289 yards into the left fairway, leaving 125 yards to the hole. His 128-yard approach landed on the left green 6 feet 2 inches from the cup, and he made the 6-foot 2-inch putt for birdie.

A.J. Ewart's 128-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 2 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Emiliano Grillo's drive on the 414-yard, par-4 second hole traveled 323 yards into the right rough, leaving 89 yards to the hole. His 95-yard approach from the rough landed on the left green 21 feet 8 inches from the cup, and he made the putt for birdie.

Emiliano Grillo sinks 22-foot birdie putt on No. 2 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of the 2026 THE CJ CUP, Jordan Spieth's drive on the 614-yard, par-5 fifth hole traveled 321 yards into the left fairway, leaving 288 yards to the green. His 284-yard shot from the fairway found the right fairway 26 feet 8 inches from the hole. Spieth's 29-foot 4-inch shot from the fairway landed on the right green 2 feet 8 inches away, and he made the 2-foot 8-inch putt for birdie.

Jordan Spieth drains 3-foot putt for birdie on No. 5 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Luke Clanton's tee shot on the 186-yard, par-3 fourth hole landed on the left side of the green, 3 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the putt for birdie.

Luke Clanton hits tee shot to 3 feet, sets up birdie on No. 4 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Charley Hoffman's drive on the 414-yard, par-4 second hole went 293 yards into the left intermediate rough, his 129-yard approach landed on the left green 5 feet 9 inches from the hole, and he made the 5-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.