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Payne's Valley: What went behind Johnny Morris' design on the breathtaking 19th hole

RIDGEDALE — Over three years ago, Tiger Woods sat next to Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris in front of the future design for the 19th hole at Payne's Valley — Woods' first public golf course.

Behind the two was the 19th hole — set on an island in the middle of the little pond. A waterfall fell behind it as Woods took a swing.

The two then set out on designing the course.

PAYNE'S VALLEY CUP COVERAGE

Whispers of the 19th hole were there during Tuesday's "Payne's Valley Cup" as Woods, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Justin Rose played their first 18 holes.