Gary McCord's five water balls inspire memorable scene in 'Tin Cup

Gary McCord's infamous attempt to clear a lake at the 1986 St. Jude Classic is credited as inspiration for a memorable scene in the film 'Tin Cup.' During the event, McCord infamously hit five consecutive shots into the water while trying to reach the green. Ultimately, he did not hole out but made a 25-foot putt afterward, finishing with a score of 16 on that hole. This moment occurred a decade before the film's release, which features a similar struggle by the character Roy McAvoy, played by Kevin Costner. The St. Jude Classic is currently taking place in Memphis, where McCord's episode is being remembered.

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