Losers (2019) Season 1 Episode 8
Losers (2019)
Season 1

Ep 8. The 72nd Hole

  • March 7, 2019
  • 7.8  (126)

In Losers (2019) season 1 episode 8, entitled "The 72nd Hole," viewers are taken on a journey into the world of professional golf and witness one of the greatest collapses in sports history.

The episode centers around the story of Jean Van de Velde, a French golfer who found himself on the brink of victory at the 1999 Open Championship. Van de Velde had played brilliantly for the first three rounds of the tournament and held a commanding lead heading into the final round. But as the day wore on, things began to unravel for the Frenchman.

With only one hole left to play, Van de Velde held a three-shot lead over his closest competitors. It should have been a relatively easy walk to victory, but instead, Van de Velde's nerves seemed to get the best of him. He hit his drive into the rough, then decided to go for the green with his second shot, rather than playing it safe and laying up. It was a decision that would prove disastrous.

Van de Velde's second shot sailed wide, hitting the grandstand and bouncing back into the rough. He then hit a shot into the water hazard in front of the green, but miraculously found his ball and decided to play it from the hazard. He hit his fifth shot into a greenside bunker, then made an incredible shot to within a few feet of the hole.

At this point, all Van de Velde had to do was make a simple putt to force a playoff, but his nerves got the best of him again. He hit the ball too hard, and it rolled past the hole and off the green. He then chipped the ball back onto the green, but missed the subsequent putt and ended up with a triple bogey on the hole.

The episode explores the aftermath of Van de Velde's stunning collapse and the toll it took on his career and personal life. It also examines the reaction of the golfing world to what many consider to be one of the most memorable moments in the sport's history.

Overall, "The 72nd Hole" is a gripping and powerful episode that highlights the importance of mental toughness and the high stakes of professional sports. Whether you're a golf fan or not, this episode is sure to leave you on the edge of your seat and contemplating the true meaning of success and failure.

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  • First Aired
    March 7, 2019
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (126)