The best scenes from golf's biggest party: the 16th hole at Phoenix
The 16th hole at the Waste Management Open is unlike any other hole in golf, with a tailgate-like atmosphere and stadium seating that surrounds the players.
Here are the best moments from the 16th hole on Thursday.
Last week's champion, Jon Rahm, attended Arizona State and represented his alma mater with a custom ASU jersey.
Wearing a jersey.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 2, 2017
Pumping up the crowd.
Golf's a little different at this hole. pic.twitter.com/0pstqdsNXn
Cody Gribble got the crowd going after making a 34-foot putt for birdie.
(Video courtesy: pgatour.com)
Canadian Mackenzie Hughes wore an Auston Matthews Maple Leafs jersey. Matthews is a Scottsdale, Ariz. native.
@MacHughesGolf @AM34 @F55F @MCF55F @WMPhoenixOpen Hey Mac stay out of the cholla...#TeamFreedom pic.twitter.com/oJrpIzmbtm
— Myron Molenda (@plannermyron11) February 2, 2017
James Hahn asked for the fans to be loud, and got it.
Some like it loud.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 2, 2017
James Hahn likes it REALLY loud. pic.twitter.com/8mGyvEPP6z
Andrew "Beef" Johnson threw Arby's shirts to the fans.
Some players throw out visors at the 16th...@BeefGolf throws out @Arbys shirts.
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) February 2, 2017
Just so much fun! #GreenestShow pic.twitter.com/LQYevcIbC1
Andrew "Beef" Johnson gave out gifts to the crowd Thursday on the 16th hole at the Waste... https://t.co/EizDTrIaAG pic.twitter.com/Cf8fKy3tUz
— Michael Collins (@ESPNCaddie) February 2, 2017
This might be the greatest headcover EVER!! Mmmm.... Curly Fries!! https://t.co/XFkGusdp4R pic.twitter.com/TJC8nw2yKE
— Michael Collins (@ESPNCaddie) February 2, 2017
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