SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Whenever anyone thinks of the WM Phoenix Open, the par-3 16th hole and the massive stadium surrounding it ...

If the 16th hole at Phoenix Open sounds like a lot of excess, ... a NASCAR race infused with a host of Instagram influencers, puffing Juuls and slamming drinks while watching a few golf shots.

The WM Phoenix Open was first played at the Stadium Course in 1987. Over the 38 years, there have been roughly 15,000 tee shots fired during tournament golf at the 140-or-so-yard hole.

I love to see opportunities for great shots and punishment for poor ones.” That defines the 17th hole to a tee, and it’s a major reason why the WM Phoenix Open produces drama year in and year out.

The WM Phoenix Open was first played at the Stadium Course in 1987. Over the 38 years, there have been roughly 15,000 tee shots fired during tournament golf at the 140-or-so-yard hole.

The WM Phoenix Open was first played at the Stadium Course in 1987. Over the 38 years, there have been roughly 15,000 tee shots fired during tournament golf at the 140-or-so-yard hole.

The WM Phoenix Open was first played at the Stadium Course in 1987. Over the 38 years, there have been roughly 15,000 tee shots fired during tournament golf at the 140-or-so-yard hole.

The WM Phoenix Open was first played at the Stadium Course in 1987. Over the 38 years, there have been roughly 15,000 tee shots fired during tournament golf at the 140-or-so-yard hole.

Over 38 years, there have been roughly 15,000 tee shots fired during tournament golf at the 140-or-so-yard hole, ... All the holes-in-one at the 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open. Todd Kelly.

The WM Phoenix Open was first played at the Stadium Course in 1987. Over the 38 years, there have been roughly 15,000 tee shots fired during tournament golf at the 140-or-so-yard hole.

The WM Phoenix Open was first played at the Stadium Course in 1987. Over the 38 years, there have been roughly 15,000 tee shots fired during tournament golf at the 140-or-so-yard hole.