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

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

Check out the top five bets that cashed this week at the WM Phoenix Open, featuring winner Chris Gotterup as well as Akshay Bhatia and Michael Thorbjornsen.

Golfbet recap: Top five winning wagers at WM Phoenix Open

Following his playoff win at the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Chris Gotterup talks about claiming his fourth PGA TOUR victory.

Chris Gotterup’s news conference after winning WM Phoenix Open 

At the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Chris Gotterup and Hideki Matsuyama tied at 16-under in regulation and battled for the trophy through a one-hole playoff. Watch as Gotterup emerges victorious for his second win of the season. 

Every shot from playoff at WM Phoenix Open

Check out the best shots of the day from Round 3 of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, featuring Chris Gotterup, Hideki Matsuyama, and Scottie Scheffler, among others.


Highlights | Final Round | WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Chris Gotterup sinks a putt for birdie on No. 18, the first hole of a sudden-death playoff, to claim his fourth win on the PGA TOUR.

Chris Gotterup's winning putt is the Shot of the Day

Following his win in a playoff over Hideki Matsuyama at the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Chris Gotterup talks about claiming his second PGA TOUR title of the season.

Chris Gotterup’s emotional interview after winning Farmers

In the final round of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Chris Gotterup sinks a putt for birdie on No. 18, the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to claim his fourth win on the PGA TOUR.


Chris Gotterup sinks birdie to win in playoff at WM Phoenix Open 

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Nicolai Højgaard's 300-yard drive on the par-4 17th lands in the right fairway, leaving 54 yards to the hole. His 56-yard approach shot lands on the left side of the green, 7 feet from the hole, and he makes the 7-foot putt for birdie.

Nicolai Højgaard sinks 7-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Ryo Hisatsune's 323-yard drive on the 437-yard, par-4 18th hole lands in the right fairway, leaving 118 yards to the hole. Hisatsune then hits a 114-yard approach shot from the fairway, landing on the right side of the green and leaving 25 feet 4 inches to the hole. He made a 25-foot 4-inch putt for birdie.

Ryo Hisatsune sinks 25-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Nicolai Højgaard's 300-yard drive on the par-4 17th lands in the right fairway, leaving 54 yards to the hole, his 56-yard approach shot lands on the left side of the green, 7 feet from the hole, and he makes the 7-foot putt for birdie.

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Maverick McNealy’s tee shot on the 179-yard, par-3 16th hole landed 16 feet 6 inches from the hole on the left green, and he made the 16-foot 6-inch putt for birdie.

Maverick McNealy sinks 17-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Chris Gotterup’s 331-yard tee shot on the 437-yard, par-4 18th hole lands in the right rough, leaving 131 yards to the hole. His 130-yard approach shot from the rough lands on the left side of the green, 2 feet 10 inches from the hole, and he makes the 2 feet 10 inches putt for birdie.

Chris Gotterup hits 130-yard approach to 3 feet, birdies No. 18 at Phoenix

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Hideki Matsuyama's drive on the 548-yard, par-5 15th hole traveled 318 yards and landed in the right rough, leaving 239 yards to the hole, his shot from the rough went 163 yards to the right fairway, leaving 77 yards, his 77-yard approach landed on the left green 3 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the 3-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Hideki Matsuyama hits 77-yard approach to 3 feet, makes birdie on No. 15 at WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Chris Gotterup’s drive on the 348-yard, par-4 17th hole traveled 326 yards and landed on the right side of the green, leaving a 67-foot putt. His 68-foot, 1-inch putt stopped 3 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 3-foot-2-inch putt for birdie.

Chris Gotterup sends 326-yard drive to 67 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Michael Thorbjornsen's 366-yard drive on the 548-yard, par-5 15th hole landed in the right fairway, leaving 185 yards to the hole, his 188-yard shot from the fairway landed on the left side of the green 11 feet from the hole, and he made an 11-foot putt for eagle.

Michael Thorbjornsen's 366-yard drive sets up eagle putt on No. 15 at WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Si Woo Kim's 319-yard drive on the 548-yard, par-5 15th hole landed in the right fairway, his 215-yard shot from the fairway landed in the left fairway 56 feet 5 inches from the hole, his 58-foot shot from the fairway landed on the left green leaving 2 feet 5 inches to the hole, and he made a 2 feet 5 inches putt for birdie.

Si Woo Kim sinks 2-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Kevin Roy’s 329-yard drive on the 437-yard, par-4 18th hole lands in the right fairway, leaving 112 yards to the hole. His 120-yard approach shot lands on the left side of the green, leaving 25 feet 1 inch to the hole. Roy made a 25-foot 1-inch putt for birdie.

Kevin Roy sinks 25-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Matt Fitzpatrick's drive on the 548-yard, par-5 15th hole traveled 347 yards into the right fairway, leaving 203 yards to the hole, his 199-yard approach landed on the right side of the green 16 feet 9 inches from the cup, his 18-foot 9-inch putt left 23 inches remaining, and he made the 23-inch putt for birdie.

Fred Couples takes a trip back to Seattle

Golfbet recap: Top five winning wagers at WM Phoenix Open

Chris Gotterup’s news conference after winning WM Phoenix Open

Every shot from playoff at WM Phoenix Open

Highlights | Final Round | WM Phoenix Open

Chris Gotterup's winning putt is the Shot of the Day

Chris Gotterup’s emotional interview after winning Farmers

Chris Gotterup sinks birdie to win in playoff at WM Phoenix Open

Nicolai Højgaard sinks 7-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at WM Phoenix Open

Ryo Hisatsune sinks 25-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at WM Phoenix Open

Nicolai Højgaard sinks 7-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at WM Phoenix Open

Maverick McNealy sinks 17-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at WM Phoenix Open

Chris Gotterup hits 130-yard approach to 3 feet, birdies No. 18 at Phoenix

Hideki Matsuyama hits 77-yard approach to 3 feet, makes birdie on No. 15 at WM Phoenix Open

Chris Gotterup sends 326-yard drive to 67 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at WM Phoenix Open

Michael Thorbjornsen's 366-yard drive sets up eagle putt on No. 15 at WM Phoenix Open

Si Woo Kim sinks 2-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at WM Phoenix Open

Kevin Roy sinks 25-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at WM Phoenix Open

Matt Fitzpatrick hits 199-yard approach to 17 feet, sets up birdie on No. 15 at WM Phoenix Open

Fred Couples' best moments from 'The Skins Game'

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

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

Fred Couples and Joe LaCava share unique Masters win tradition

Fred Couples gives driver lesson on extending through the ball

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

Best of Fred Couples

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

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

All-time shots from the Presidents Cup

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

Fred Couples holes 12-footer for birdie at Genesis Open

Inaugural Celebrity Cup hosted by Tiger Woods at Genesis Open

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

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

Brandt Snedeker leads with 16-under at Safeway

Fred Couples interview after Round 3 of Safeway

Fred Couples’ eagle bunker shot at Safeway

Fred Couples interview after Round 2 of Safeway

Brandt Snedeker leads by three shots at Safeway

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

Fred Couples’ solid birdie putt at Safeway

Fred Couples interview after Round 1 of Safeway

The Cup Chat | Episode 1

On the Course with Peter Kostis at Farmers

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

Fred Couples plays 1983 Trivia

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

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

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

2015 Presidents Cup Captains: Jay Haas and Nick Price