Waste Management Wednesday

I only had a partial day to take in the Waste Management Open (now branded the "Wasted Open"), so before I share some thoughts on the setup I'd like to see a bit more.

But my initial impression is one of awe at the size, tournament buzz and overall efficiency of such a massive operation. And I'm pretty sure I walked by more people in the parking lot en route to the course today than I did all of Northern Trust Open week.

A few images from the day. You know the drill, click on the image to enlarge.

Because you need to see another photo of the surreal 16th hole "arena" setting (Click image to enlarge)

I smell a future instruction piece: How to talk on the phone, hit killer flop shots and look good doing it, by Anthony Kim (Click to enlarge)

The view if you've layed up on the short par-4 17th. Looks so simple, yet since 2003 those laying up are averaging 4.13! (click on image to enlarge)