Right now I am at the FBR Open working with Kenny Perry and
spending some time with my blog co-author Dr. Lampert, we have been talking a
little sports vision training and taking in some of the action. Kenny is gearing
up for the tournament and excited about the chance to play at the TPC
Scottsdale, site of the FBR Open.
The TPC Scottsdale is home to one of the most exciting golf
holes on the PGA TOUR. This year for the first time, the 16th Hole
is set up “Stadium Style” with the entire hole being enclosed by stands. http://www.pgatour.com/2009/tournaments/r003/01/29/no16/ It is the only hole on the PGA TOUR that is
completely enclosed and has long been known as “the loudest hole in golf.”
Enclosing the hole with extra stands will only pump up the volume and
excitement of the hole.
As cool of an experience playing the 16th Hole
is, it can also be quite the challenge. Players really have to be able to put
the crowd out of their mind and do their best to just focus on their shot. A
great example of this focus is one of the most famous shots in Tiger Woods’
career. It came on the 16th hole when he made a hole-in-one and the
entire crowd went absolutely crazy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufscYVbYLQQ&feature=related
Stay tuned for another special posting from the FBR Open.