Cameron Young joined the Golf Channel desk in studio after he won the 2026 Players Championship on Sunday and broke down his final round. Young discussed his thought process on No. 18 after driving the ball into the water yesterday.
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Smylie smashes the ball as he tackles No. 18 at Players
The Golf Channel's Smylie Kaufman tees off on No. 18 after the third round of The Players Championship.
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