Sights from the wild 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale
At TPC Scottsdale, 17 holes are reminiscent of a traditional golf tournament. Then there's the par-3 16th.
The stadium setting is more comparable to a hostile sports arena than a quaint golf venue. Fans are loud, vocal, demanding, and intoxicated for the entire day.
Players do their best to get the crowd involved and create a truly unique atmosphere. Here are some of the best sights from No. 16 on Friday.
A little jab at Tiger Woods after his withdrawal in Dubai.
As the infamous group of Leonard's List waits for the first morning group to come thru... https://t.co/vhMBScuwa2 pic.twitter.com/FrMuxQndYN
— Michael Collins (@ESPNCaddie) February 3, 2017
Bubba gave a fan a bag of Oakley gear.
.@BubbaWatson making a young fan's day.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 3, 2017
Free bag of Oakley goodies. 🕶 pic.twitter.com/c8vvq0KQcx
Fans dressed for the occasion.
This may be the only tournament on the PGA Tour where a crew from LoudMouth Golf look... https://t.co/rGr7gDE7wB pic.twitter.com/4Th3skEP6O
— Michael Collins (@ESPNCaddie) February 3, 2017
J.B. Holmes, a past champion, knocked it in from off the green.
What a hole for a chip-in birdie!
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 3, 2017
Keep 'em loud, @JBHolmesGolf. pic.twitter.com/gIvKpLviPP
This is Arizona State country.
When I say the fans of Waste Management Phoenix Open are my people... https://t.co/dpabf2WlPu pic.twitter.com/SJNUkp2mSp
— Michael Collins (@ESPNCaddie) February 3, 2017
Luke Donald, who makes his home just north of Chicago, handed out Cubs gear.
Some @Cubs gear for the fans. ⚾️
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 3, 2017
Former World No. 1 hands out hats from baseball's current No. 1. pic.twitter.com/8mYVuBSTgQ
Mackenzie Hughes honored Scottsdale native Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Matthews took notice on Twitter.
(Video courtesy: pgatour.com)
"Win the crowd."