Part 2 of 2 of the Hawaii Swing has arrived.
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As evidenced by those winning scores, it’s not a terribly challenging golf course.
Now with that said, don’t misconstrue these two courses to be all that similar.
The differences go beyond just Kapalua being a par 73 and Waialae being a par 70.
They’re stylistically very different as well.
Kapalua is extremely hilly with massive fairways and greens.
Nearly 75% of drives hit fairways at Kapalua.
Driving accuracy is a virtue this week.
Real shame Viktor Hovland isn’t playing because I would be hammering the heck outta the Hov.
In reality, this hole doesn’t really have much to it.
But these days the palm tree W is the trademark of this golf course.
Rear Admiral might see the thumbnail on this blog and think I’m infringing on his TCM turf.
It’s just a fkn sweet golf course feature.
Fun little story about it - it’s only been around since 2009.
When they found out it would only cost $4,000 to do it, it became a no-brainer.
Hence, the iconic 16th at Waialae.
The Weather/TV Coverage
Hawaii.
More afternoon and evening golf for us East Coasters.
Obligatory Iconic Sony Open Moment
Walkoff hole-outs are going to get posted every time.
Especially when they’re monumental wins for an emerging golf country.
The Trophy
Another week, another unspectacular trophy.
And that trophy stinks.
Just like this one.
Redemption points for the lei and that trophy POPS with the yellow shirt but this is still a3.5/10.
The Board
Tom Kim (!)
is your slight tournament favorite this week at +1000 at theBarstool Sportsbook.
It’s so early in Tom’s career where we’re still learning about what makes that guy tick.
I’m on theTom Kimtrain at+1000.
And wouldn’t ya know it?
I just noticed my colleague Dan is too.
And that’s why he’s boosted to +1175.
Let’s go Tom.
Other Plays
Tom Kim Top 10 +138- LGT.
This is one of those places that fits his profile where he could break thru.
Great course fit, this is a pretty similar track to Sea Island where Webb is a perennial favorite.
Corey Conners Top Canadian +138- Ball-striker.
Hughes, Svensson, Nick Taylor, and Gligic are the competition here.
Hole in One in Tournament Yes -125- A simple and fun one.
Three par 3’s under 200 yards.
Let’s all pop off when it happens.
That’s what I got this week.
Enjoy the Sony Open.
