Hal Valdes
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Hal Valdes became infamous for diving into the water at the 17th hole of TPC Sawgrass during a playoff in 1987, interrupting Jeff Sluman's putt and earning a place in golf lore due to the unusual nature of his dare-driven stunt.
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College student Hal Valdes dove into the lake and began paddling.
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