Alex Smalley’s ball went on an agonizingly long journey before dropping into the water on the famous 17th hole at the Players Championship, potentially costing him a lot of money in the process.

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Alex Smalley’s ball went on an agonizingly long journey before dropping into the water on the famous 17th hole at the Players Championship, potentially costing him a lot of money in the process.

Alex Smalley’s ball went on an agonizingly long journey before dropping into the water on the famous 17th hole at the Players Championship, potentially costing him a lot of money in the process.

Eventually, after rolling around and teetering on the edge for more than 10 seconds, Smalley’s ball dropped into water to the dismay of all those watching – and the 28-year-old himself.