The iconic par three 17th island hole is always a major focus at Sawgrass and Woods has found water there three times in the last 10 years. When asked which hole he feels least comfortable on, Woods had an instant answer.
"Probably 17 when it's blowing out of the north, northwest. I've hit 5‑iron into that hole. Not a good hole to hit 5‑iron to. The flag is dancing up there, and it's cold and it's about 40 degrees out. That was one of the tougher shots I've ever faced," said Woods.
"Some of the holes obviously suit my eye, some don't, but a lot of it is based on wind, what direction the wind is coming from, what shape I'm swinging well at the moment.
"Some days I'm drawing the ball better, some days I'm cutting the ball better. It just kind of goes with the flow."
