That’s right, I spent my time today (and yesterday) at the 16th hole the loudest and most unique hole in all of golf. Thanks to some friends yesterday, I had the ability to view the 16th hole from all angles starting with the Tee off shots in the VIP section to the general admission bleachers at the opposite end of the hole today.
For those of you who have never been to the FBR Open, the 16th hole is legendary for two reasons:
1) The hole is partially enclosed by bleachers FILLED with people most of them drunk and partially by VIP booths where corporations pay an arm and a leg to sit and watch the action at the hole.
2) This is one of the few known areas in the Golf universe that the ‘quiet’ when golfers are about to take their stroke is merely a suggestion.
The seating is literally right ON the hole and it gives fans to really feel like they are a part of the action and cheer on every golfer no matter how good or how bad their score is for the day. Sitting in the general admission section is like being a part of a mix of a baseball game, a hockey game, and a kegger.
I’ve been to a TON of sporting events in my time (in the US and out of the country) and I have to admit that next to the World Cup (Soccer), sitting at the 16th hole among all the hardcore and temporary golf fans was one of the most fun and exciting experiences I’ve ever had the fortune to witness in my life.
I am beginning to see why the FBR is penciled in on everyone’s calendar months in advance and why this is one of the most unique experiences in all of golf.
If you make it out to the FBR Open, a stop at the 16th hole is a MUST!
Editors note: Regarding the ability to take pictures at the FBR Open and the Bird’s Nest, the matter was clarified by one of the on-site PGA media heads. AZ Vibe was not granted the permission to take photos at the FBR Open. We will not be publishing any of our FBR Open photos we have taken so far from the event and will not be taking or publishing photos for the duration of the event. The PGA Media heads have been gracicous in that they will be sending us photos of some of the greatests parts of the FBR Open. We sincerely appreciate the assistance the PGA and the FBR Open in the publishing of our articles. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
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