With that said, there’s still a decent field here this week.
It’s a par 71, but not by way that Par 71’s are usually constructed.
A typical par 71 just means it has one less par 5 than a traditional par 72 course.
So this is a test of the mid and long irons for sure.
Holes 16-18 are referred to as the Snake Pit.
Everything I pretty much said about the Bear Trap at PGA National can apply here.
They’ve even got their own snake to show it.
No lead is safe until you’ve cleaned up at 18, and makes for a ton of drama.
17 and 18 are no picnic either and should make for a ton of great drama down the stretch.
There’s really nowhere to hide on this hole.
You’re really just pushing your risk onto your approach shot if you chicken out and tug it there.
Great challenge for these guys, and was a fitting finishing hole in last year’s playoff.
This was the first true sign that he could still do this.
s/o to Stewie Williams for bringing the gas on these weather forecasts every week.
Wish the forecast for the weekend was better, but the man knows how to craft a weather narrative.
Gotta think they’re going to do everything they can to get this in Sunday.
Featured Groups to come…
The Trophy
This trophy stinks.
No two ways about it.
This doesn’t belong on the fireplace mantle, this belongs under the slop sink in the basement.
Poor Sam Burns to be stuck with two of these things.1/10.
The Board
Justin Thomasis your tournament favorite at+900at theBarstool Sportsbook.
He’s the play this week.
That all screams JT.
He’s a fade for me this week.
Why does this matter?
We like guys incentivized on multiple fronts.
This could be the one for ol Denny.
If he draws a horse like Rahm or Scheffler in his group, he’s virtually toast.
Here’s to him bouncing back and contending this week.
Weaker field just might produce a higher result this week…
That’s what I got this week.
