Name: Fred Couples takes a trip back to Seattle
Uploaded: 2021-09-29T18:58:35.615Z
Duration: 181 s
Description: 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.

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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Check out all the best shots from Round 1 of the 2026 Cadillac Championship, featuring Jordan Spieth, Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young and Rickie Fowler, among others.

Highlights | Round 1 | Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac Championship, Cameron Young shoots an 8-under 64, his lowest round of 2026, and takes the solo lead by one shot heading into Friday.

Cameron Young Round 1 highlights from Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac Championship, Jordan Spieth shoots a 7-under 65, his lowest round of 2026 and best opening round since 2023. He trails by one shot heading into Friday.

Jordan Spieth Round 1 highlights from Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Brian Campbell's drive on the 357-yard, par-4 16th went 267 yards into the right fairway, his 93-yard approach landed on the right green 9 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he made the 9-foot 7-inch putt for birdie.

Brian Campbell's 93-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 16 at Cadillac

In the first round of the 2026 Cadillac, Sam Stevens' tee shot on the par-3 15th hole landed on the right side of the green, 11 feet 1 inch from the cup, and he made the 11-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Stevens hits tee shot to 11 feet, sets up birdie on No. 15 at Cadillac

Following the first round of the 2026 Cadillac Championship, Jordan Spieth talks through his decision to change his driver and 3-wood models as well as making the "extremely rare” choice to change his golf ball mid-season.

Jordan Spieth talks golf ball, equipment change at Cadillac Championship

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Sam Stevens's drive on the 657-yard, par-5 12th went 348 yards into the left intermediate rough, leaving 308 yards to the hole. His 307-yard shot from the rough found the left rough 44 yards from the pin, and his 41-yard approach landed on the right green 7 feet 4 inches away. Stevens made the 7-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Sam Stevens drains 7-foot putt for birdie on No. 12 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Si Woo Kim's drive on the 460-yard, par-4 17th went 287 yards into the left rough, his 140-yard approach landed in the left intermediate rough leaving 41 yards to the hole, and he holed the 41-yard shot for birdie.

Si Woo Kim holes 41-yard shot for birdie on No. 17 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Jason Day's drive on the 657-yard, par-5 12th hole traveled 347 yards into the left fairway. His 305-yard shot from the fairway found the left rough, leaving 44 yards to the hole. Day's 44-yard shot from the rough landed on the right green 9 feet 1 inch from the cup, and he made the 9-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Jason Day sinks 9-foot putt for birdie on No. 12 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Nico Echavarria's drive on the 460-yard, par-4 17th went 282 yards into the left fairway, his 180-yard approach landed on the left green 2 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 2-foot 2-inch putt for birdie.

Nico Echavarria's 180-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 17 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Ryan Gerard's drive on the 657-yard, par-5 12th hole traveled 337 yards into the left fairway, leaving 317 yards to the hole. His 311-yard shot from the fairway found the left bunker, 75 feet 7 inches from the pin. Gerard's 83-foot shot from the greenside bunker landed on the right green, 7 feet 1 inch away, and he made the putt for birdie.

Ryan Gerard sinks 7-foot putt for birdie on No. 12 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Nick Taylor's 299-yard drive on the 456-yard, par-4 18th found the right intermediate rough, his 167-yard approach landed on the left green 7 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the 7-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Nick Taylor's 167-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 18 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Shane Lowry's drive on the 657-yard, par-5 12th hole traveled 326 yards into the left rough, leaving 332 yards to the hole. His 206-yard shot from the rough found the left fairway, and his 128-yard approach landed on the right green 7 feet 10 inches from the cup.

Shane Lowry's 128-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 12 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Hideki Matsuyama's 152-yard tee shot on the 151-yard, par-3 15th hole landed on the right green, 4 feet 1 inch from the hole.

Hideki Matsuyama hits tee shot to 4 feet, sets up birdie on No. 15 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Andrew Novak's tee shot on the 151-yard, par-3 15th landed in the right fairway 20 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 20-foot 2-inch shot for birdie.

Andrew Novak holes 20-foot tee shot for birdie on No. 15 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Nick Taylor's drive on the 460-yard, par-4 17th went 265 yards into the right intermediate rough, his 193-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.

Nick Taylor's 193-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 17 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Rickie Fowler's drive on the 471-yard, par-4 second hole traveled 322 yards into the right fairway, his 145-yard approach landed on the right green 11 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 11-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Rickie Fowler drains 12-foot birdie putt on No. 2 at Cadillac

In the opening round of the 2026 Cadillac, Rickie Fowler's drive on the 567-yard, par-5 first hole traveled 304 yards into the left fairway, leaving 264 yards to the hole. His 277-yard approach landed on the right green 42 feet 10 inches from the cup. Fowler's first putt from 43 feet 7 inches came up short, stopping 3 feet 11 inches away, and he made the 3-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.