The PGA Tour‘s WM Phoenix Open continues to showcase the strategic complexities of TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course, with players emphasizing the demanding nature of the layout’s 11th hole.
A recent social media post from the tour highlighted a player’s satisfaction with a hard-earned par on the hole, describing it as “one of the better pars I’ve ever made to be honest.” The comment underscores the precision required to navigate this particular section of the Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish-designed course.
Strategic Approach Required
The 11th hole at TPC Scottsdale has established itself as a key scoring opportunity for players who execute the proper approach strategy. According to tour officials, capitalizing on this hole requires careful course management and precise shot execution.
The WM Phoenix Open, known for drawing the largest crowds of any PGA Tour event worldwide, brings significant attention to every aspect of the Stadium Course. While the par-3 16th hole, famously known as “The Coliseum,” typically garners the most spectator focus, holes like the 11th present their own unique challenges for the professional field.
Course Renovation Impact
The 2014 renovation of the Stadium Course refined various elements of the layout, enhancing the strategic elements that players must navigate throughout the week. The course modifications have maintained the challenging character that makes certain holes, including the 11th, memorable for both players and spectators.
As the tournament progresses, players continue to adapt their strategies to the desert conditions and course requirements. The emphasis on proper approach play at holes like the 11th demonstrates the comprehensive skill set needed to contend at TPC Scottsdale’s demanding venue.