2013 WM Phoenix Open Discussion Thread

[tristanhilton85]

After Tiger's win last week at Torrey Pines, the tour is going to Arizona this week to TPC Scottsdale for the Waste Management Phoenix Open. If for no other reason, this tournament is unique due to the arena atmosphere at the par 3 16th.

Here are the tee times for Thursday:

ROUND 1

TPC Scottsdale Tee #1
Group	Time	Players
1	7:30am	Van Pelt, Bo	Stadler, Kevin	Chappell, Kevin
2	7:39am	Bohn, Jason	Wi, Charlie	Kelly, Troy
3	7:48am	Thompson, Michael	Walker, Jimmy	Duke, Ken
4	7:57am	Gainey, Tommy	Henry, J.J.	Short, Jr., Wes
5	8:06am	Piercy, Scott	Huh, John	Ogilvy, Geoff
6	8:15am	Leishman, Marc	Haas, Bill	Kirk, Chris
7	8:24am	Crane, Ben	Molder, Bryce	Yang, Y.E.
8	8:33am	Clark, Tim	Ames, Stephen	Weir, Mike
9	8:42am	Matteson, Troy	Owen, Greg	Summerhays, Daniel
10	8:51am	Parnevik, Jesper	Overton, Jeff	Klauk, Jeff
11	9:00am	Fisher, Ross	Lee, D.H.	Loar, Edward

TPC Scottsdale Tee #10
Group	Time	Players
12	7:30am	Palmer, Ryan	Every, Matt	English, Harris
13	7:39am	Chalmers, Greg	Weekley, Boo	Harman, Brian
14	7:48am	Holmes, J.B.	Colsaerts, Nicolas	de Jonge, Brendon
15	7:57am	Cink, Stewart	Love III, Davis	Woodland, Gary
16	8:06am	Dufner, Jason	Fowler, Rickie	Mickelson, Phil
17	8:15am	Snedeker, Brandt	Mahan, Hunter	Harrington, Padraig
18	8:24am	Gay, Brian	Choi, K.J.	Leonard, Justin
19	8:33am	Potter, Jr., Ted	Wilson, Mark	Jacobson, Fredrik
20	8:42am	Hoffman, Charley	Knost, Colt	Hearn, David
21	8:51am	Snyder III, Joey	Driscoll, James	McGirt, William
22	9:00am	Guthrie, Luke	Fritsch, Brad	Hurley, John

TPC Scottsdale Tee #1
Group	Time	Players
23	11:40am	Garrigus, Robert	Sutherland, Kevin	Streelman, Kevin
24	11:49am	Kokrak, Jason	Claxton, Will	Davis, Brian
25	11:58am	Howell III, Charles	Cauley, Bud	Ishikawa, Ryo
26	12:07pm	O'Hair, Sean	Points, D.A.	Cabrera, Angel
27	12:16pm	Henley, Russell	Watney, Nick	Watson, Bubba
28	12:25pm	Bradley, Keegan	Stanley, Kyle	Kaymer, Martin
29	12:34pm	Beljan, Charlie	McNeill, George	Vegas, Jhonattan
30	12:43pm	Steele, Brendan	Laird, Martin	Immelman, Trevor
31	12:52pm	Pride, Dicky	Mallinger, John	Castro, Roberto
32	1:01pm	Rollins, John	DeLaet, Graham	Bae, Sang-Moon
33	1:10pm	Horschel, Billy	Presnell, Alistair	List, Luke

TPC Scottsdale Tee #10
Group	Time	Players
34	11:40am	Perez, Pat	Maggert, Jeff	Barnes, Ricky
35	11:49am	Kuehne, Hank	Flores, Martin	Teater, Josh
36	11:58am	Day, Jason	Blanks, Kris	Lynn, David
37	12:07pm	Glover, Lucas	Sabbatini, Rory	Baddeley, Aaron
38	12:16pm	Wagner, Johnson	Na, Kevin	Toms, David
39	12:25pm	Moore, Ryan	Pettersson, Carl	Singh, Vijay
40	12:34pm	Blixt, Jonas	Stallings, Scott	Verplank, Scott
41	12:43pm	Ogilvie, Joe	Herron, Tim	Merrick, John
42	12:52pm	Campbell, Chad	Stroud, Chris	Tringale, Cameron
43	1:01pm	Romero, Andres	Mathis, David	Wittenberg, Casey
44	1:10pm	Hahn, James	LeBrun, Steve	Griffith, Glen

[joekelly]

Had read that Vijay was going to play but now has withdrawn. Due to current antler disucssions?

[SCfanatic35]

I think it is awesome for this tournament to have a hole like the 16th.  It's a great idea to have some craziness out there on the course.  I tune in to this tournament just to watch the groups go through that hole.

I think Watney is going to come away with the victory this weekend.

[WWBDD]

Originally Posted by SCfanatic35

I think it is awesome for this tournament to have a hole like the 16th.  It's a great idea to have some craziness out there on the course.  I tune in to this tournament just to watch the groups go through that hole.

I think Watney is going to come away with the victory this weekend.

Corral all the "IN THE HOLE" people in one place?

[CanuckAaron]

The 16th is cool and definitely unique in golf but I like to watch the 17th. I love driveable par 4s in the final few holes at PGA events, it changes the entire dynamic of the leaderboard over the last few holes, especially on sunday.

[Golfingdad]

Originally Posted by CanuckAaron

The 16th is cool and definitely unique in golf but I like to watch the 17th. I love driveable par 4s in the final few holes at PGA events, it changes the entire dynamic of the leaderboard over the last few holes, especially on sunday.

Totally.  There are a bunch of fun holes coming down the stretch here.  You mentioned 17, and both par 5's are reachable, and one has an island green basically.

I predict Ryan Moore wins this week.  (For selfish reasons ... I want my Trues!  And I want to get them on sale!)

Go Ryno!!!

[boogielicious]

Originally Posted by WWBDD

Corral all the "IN THE HOLE" people in one place?

Yeah, but they get drowned out by all the other people shouting random stuff.  It is comical.  One Pro last year whipped the crowd into a loud roar before his shot so the noise would be constant.  I love how they boo if a bad shot is hit.

Did you all see the Pro Am last night?  Michael Phelps was on.  He told the announcer that before a race, he doesn't even notice the crowd at the Olympics.  Before his tee shot on 16, he said his heard was pounding through his chest.

[WWBDD]

Originally Posted by boogielicious

One Pro last year whipped the crowd into a loud roar before his shot so the noise would be constant.

Bubba.

[WWBDD]

I'm conflicted by the Wasted Management.

I enjoy it as a one off event, but it sets a bad precedent.

[Zeph]

I think it is awesome for this tournament to have a hole like the 16th.  It's a great idea to have some craziness out there on the course.  I tune in to this tournament just to watch the groups go through that hole.

Heh. I don't watch this tournament because of that hole. :-P

[Thrash13]

I enjoy it once a year, but it would get old on a weekly basis.  Right now, Phil is absolutely torching the golf course (-8 through 10 holes).  It will be interesting to see if he can keep the mojo going the rest of the round and weekend.

[Golfingdad]

Originally Posted by Thrash13

Right now, Phil is absolutely torching the golf course (-8 through 10 holes).  It will be interesting to see if he can keep the mojo going the rest of the round and weekend.

Up to -10 thru 14 holes!  I tried to find a place to watch online but was unsuccessful.  I think I'll go to the range instead.

[TimG3394]

How did that lip out? Good 59.5 lefty

[Beachcomber]

Originally Posted by Golfingdad

I predict Ryan Moore wins this week.  (For selfish reasons ... I want my Trues!  And I want to get them on sale!)

Go Ryno!!!

That would be sweet!  I'd like to get a pair of the Black Protos now that I got the White/Grey.  They are sweet!

[MyrtleBeachGolf]

I can't believe he didn't make the putt on #8 (his 17th) or #9 (his 18th). It was actually brutal to watch. I don't even like Phil, and I feel bad for him after that final putt.

[colin007]

Originally Posted by TimG3394

How did that lip out? Good 59.5 lefty

i think that was good for at least a 59.25

[phan52]

i think that was good for at least a 59.25

The easier putt was the one on #8 (his 17th) and he left it short. I was shocked at that, under the circumstances.

[MyrtleBeachGolf]

The easier putt was the one on #8 (his 17th) and he left it short. I was shocked at that, under the circumstances.

Yeah, it was on line too. One more rotation was all he needed for a place in history.