'I wish he'd missed it too': Power tries Leonard's line from '99 but comes up short

Waterford man left with identical birdie attempt on 17th to iconic Ryder Cup moment but three putts before digging in for an impressive even-par 70

Difficult day for scoring: Seamus Power of Ireland reacts to his shot from the 16th tee  at The Country Club on June 17, 2022 in Brookline, Massachusetts. Pic: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

BROOKLINE, Massachusetts – If you’ve watched a minute of television coverage this week you’ve probably seen footage of Justin Leonard’s putt on The Country Club’s infamous 17th hole at the 1999 Ryder Cup. Séamus Power will attest that it’s not as easy as it looks.

Power was 1-under on the day and even for the tournament when his approach from the rough on 17 settled in a similar spot front left of the green about 45 feet up the hill to the back right pin placement. Power’s attempt in the afternoon winds came up 7 feet short and he missed the par ensuing save.