Scenes From The New And Improved "NTO"

A few of the sights today at Riviera where PGA Tour Championship Management has taken over operations of the Northern Trust Open. There are some eye opening improvements and huge strides for a tournament that had seen the bare minimum put into grandstands, signage, food and beverage and pretty much anything else related to fan experience. Unfortunately, at the new $50 gate price (higher than The Players, a major!) attendance will suffer.

Again, sorry for the size and lack of thumbnailing, but server issues prevent it. Still, this should give you an idea of what to expect...

Here's the new fan "hangout" called The Grove features some great food options, a putting green, golf instruction area and shelter for the rains that won't come.

Besides California Pizza Kitchen, the new concept food restaurant from CPK's founders is featured:

The view from The Grove out to No. 14:

The new and improved press center. No slumming it this week for the hard-working media! Oh, and in case you were wondering, the video volume was mercifully turned down. No Michael Breed screaming allowed!