Tag Archives: TPC Scottsdale

Brendan Steele: On realizing the truth in rote prescriptions

It was another great day at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, short of glorious only because of the high, gauzy clouds that took the luster from the sunshine. As I was gathering myself in the Media Center to map out my day, … Continue reading

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Justin Thomas continues to impress

I’ve been impressed with Justin Thomas ever since I first mentioned his name here as the winner of the Popup Player of the Day after a second round 61 in this year’s Sony Open in Hawaii to tie for the … Continue reading

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TPC Scottsdale Facelift

You can read all you want about the hole by hole details of the updating of the TPC Scottsdale — I know because I did it — but it’s not the same as walking the course and taking a look. … Continue reading

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Bubba Watson on Maintaining Focus

Bubba Watson cruised through the first three rounds of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, a 64, 66, 68 performance that won him the 54-hole lead and a trip to the Media Center interview room. With 19 birdies and just 4 … Continue reading

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Waste Management Phoenix Open: Kevin Stadler Notches First Win

On his 239th PGA Tour event, Kevin Stadler finally accomplished what all Tour players live for, he won one. This one was the Waste Management Phoenix Open at the TPC of Scottsdale, a course he lives one stoplight away from. … Continue reading

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Waste Management Phoenix Open: Day in the Life of a Media Maven

The first order of business on Saturday at the Waste Management Phoenix Open at the TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, was to decide which group to follow. And that couldn’t be done until Saturday morning because four guys got caught … Continue reading

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Inside the Ropes With Bubba Watson, Gary Woodland and Patrick Reed

One of the cheap thrills in life is being able to obtain an Inside The Ropes media credential. This allows you to follow any group you want in an up close and personal way. The basic restriction is that you … Continue reading

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The Hardest Q-School in Golf

Back in my Monday qualifying days, up to 144 of us would assemble in whatever city that week’s tournament was being played for a chance at glory. During daylight savings time, it was 156 guys. One round to determine who … Continue reading

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Ken Duke: Far From The Madding Crowd

When I first saw the field list of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, I noticed that Ken Duke was third alternate. And because Phoenix is such a popular stop, I didn’t think he would get in. I was wrong. Fred Couples … Continue reading

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Spencer Levin: Trusting Himself To 63

We tend to think of Tour pros as these exalted experts on the game and particularly how to play it. And for the most part that’s true. But it is also true that Tour pros get just as lost as … Continue reading

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