Name: Fred Couples and Joe LaCava share unique Masters win tradition
Uploaded: 2023-04-06T16:10:45.889Z
Duration: 122 s
Description: 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.

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'

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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

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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.


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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.


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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

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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

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.

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Highlights | Round 1 | Puerto Rico Open

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Highlights | Round 1 | Arnold Palmer

In the opening round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Ludvig Åberg shot a 6-under 66 and sits three shots back after Thursday.

Ludvig Åberg’s Round 1 highlights from Arnold Palmer

In the first round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Chris Kirk's drive on the 461-yard, par-4 18th went 311 yards into the right fairway, his 152-yard approach landed on the right green 11 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made the 11-foot 11-inch putt for birdie.

Chris Kirk hits 152-yard approach to 12 feet, sets up birdie on No. 18 at Arnold Palmer

In the first round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Michael Kim's drive on the 461-yard, par-4 18th went 312 yards into the right fairway, his 157-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left green 30 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made a 30-foot 8-inch putt for birdie.

Michael Kim pours in 31-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Arnold Palmer

In the first round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Rickie Fowler's 180-yard drive on the 180-yard, par-3 17th landed on the left green, finishing 27 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made a 27-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Rickie Fowler sinks 27-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at Arnold Palmer

In the first round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Viktor Hovland’s 314-yard drive on the 500-yard, par-5 16th landed in the right fairway, leaving 182 yards to the hole. His 185-yard shot from the fairway landed on the right green, finishing 12 feet 4 inches from the hole. Hovland missed a 13-foot 6-inch putt, leaving a 12-inch putt, which he made for birdie.

Viktor Hovland hits 185-yard approach to 12 feet, sets up birdie on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

In the first round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Rickie Fowler's drive on the 500-yard, par-5 16th traveled 282 yards, landing in the left fairway and leaving 219 yards to the hole. His 232-yard shot from the fairway landed on the right green, finishing 43 feet 9 inches from the hole. Fowler missed a 44-foot putt, leaving a 2-foot-4-inch putt for birdie, which he made.

Rickie Fowler sinks 2-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

In the opening round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Rory McIlroy's 306-yard drive on the 500-yard, par-5 16th ended in the right dirt outline, leaving 180 yards to the hole. His 198-yard shot from the rough finished on the left side of the green, 63 feet 5 inches from the hole. McIlroy missed a 69-foot 9-inch putt, leaving 7 feet 5 inches, and made the 7-foot 5-inch putt for birdie.

Rory McIlroy sinks 8-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

In the first round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Ludvig Åberg's 325-yard drive on the 461-yard par-4 18th landed in the right fairway, leaving 136 yards to the hole, his 140-yard approach shot from the fairway landed on the left green 23 feet 9 inches from the hole, and he made a 23-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Ludvig Åberg sinks 24-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Arnold Palmer

In the first round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Hideki Matsuyama’s tee shot on the 180-yard par-3 17th hole travels 183 yards and lands on the right side of the green, finishing 21 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the 21-foot 4-inch putt for birdie.

Hideki Matsuyama pours in 21-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at Arnold Palmer

In the opening round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Keegan Bradley's 341-yard drive on the 461-yard, par-4 18th hole ended in the left rough, leaving 129 yards to the hole. His 127-yard approach from the rough landed on the left green, finishing 25 feet 9 inches from the hole, and he made a 25-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Keegan Bradley pours in 26-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Arnold Palmer

In the first round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Michael Kim's drive on the 208-yard, par-3 14th hole landed on the left green, finishing 11 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made an 11-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Michael Kim hits 204-yard tee shot to 11 feet, sets up birdie on No. 14 at Arnold Palmer

In the first round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Justin Thomas’s drive on the 472-yard, par-4 15th hole went 333 yards into the right fairway, his 132-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left green 13 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he made the 13-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

Justin Thomas hits 132-yard approach to 13 feet, sets up birdie on No. 15 at Arnold Palmer

In the first round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Ludvig Åberg's drive on the 500-yard, par-5 16th went 305 yards into the right fairway, his 203-yard approach landed on the left green 59 feet 10 inches from the hole, he missed a 64-foot 2-inch putt, finishing 4 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he made the 4-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Ludvig Åberg sinks 4-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

In the first round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Nico Echavarria's drive on the 500-yard, par-5 16th travels 290 yards, landing in the left fairway and leaving 213 yards to the hole, his 218-yard shot from the fairway lands in the right intermediate rough, finishing 20 feet from the hole, his 20-foot 10-inch shot from the intermediate rough lands on the right green and finishes 9 inches from the hole, and he makes a 9-inch putt for birdie.

Nico Echavarria taps in from 1 foot for birdie on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

In the first round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Justin Thomas's drive on the 208-yard, par-3 14th hole traveled 212 yards and landed on the left green, finishing 13 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he made the 13-foot 3-inch putt for birdie.