Echavarria Escapes Water, Saves Par at PGA National's Bear Trap
Friday 27 February 2026 08:02, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Nicolas Echavarria made an incredible par from the water on the par-3 17th hole at the PGA National course in Palm Beach, Florida on the PGA Tour.
Nicolas Echavarria pulled off a dramatic recovery on the par-3 17th at PGA National in Palm Beach, Florida, turning what looked like a sure bogey into a par. After his tee shot found the water, Echavarria composed himself, executed a strong recovery and salvaged par to keep his round intact on the PGA Tour event.
The 17th sits in the middle of the notorious “Bear Trap” sequence that has claimed many shots, so his escape drew extra attention from fans and commentators. The recovery highlighted Echavarria’s calm under pressure and his ability to limit damage when a hole doesn’t go as planned.
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