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Feb 8, 2024; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Fans cheer from the stands as the rain comes down on the 16th hole during the first round of the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament at TPC Scottsdale. Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone-USA TODAY Sports
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USA Today via Reuters
Feb 8, 2024; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Fans cheer from the stands as the rain comes down on the 16th hole during the first round of the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament at TPC Scottsdale. Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone-USA TODAY Sports
Unpredictable. That’s all you can say about the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale. Following the WM Phoenix Open’s reputation for having the most bizarre fan behavior on its greens, the 16th is where most of these improbable acts turn out to be almost disastrously real (and crazy).
The event with an $8.8 million prize purse is not just known for its fan behavior but also its embellished history of star performances, be it Tiger Woods or Viktor Hovland—they have all spread their magic in Arizona through the years. However, the fame these fans have accrued over the years is worth mentioning.
Whenever it is believed that the People’s Open has seen it all, something even more crazy becomes a reality. Here are four instances to back this up.
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1. When a scary fall shocked everyone
The par-3, 162-yard hole saw a woman fall during the second round of the 2024 WM Phoenix Open. She incurred non-life-threatening injuries after she fell from the grandstands.
The PGA Tour was quick to issue a statement addressing the same. They wrote, “The WM Phoenix Open works closely with local law enforcement, fire and medical organizations, and the PGA Tour to strategically place emergency units throughout tournament grounds to promptly address health and safety situations.”
Thankfully, the woman was provided with immediate healthcare after this and was treated for all the injuries that happened due to her shocking fall.
2. When a streaker decided to take a swim
A streaker was spotted running wild at the 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open. The overenthusiastic fan decided to go for a swim and hang out at the ‘W’ inside the water body.
However, eventually, his actions cost him an arrest (and quite a bit of social media popularity). His long swim was one of the unforgettable moments that happened on ‘The Coliseum.’
3. A beer can shower that was potentially dangerous
4. The time when the fans made an ‘improbable but now-possible run’ to the 16th hole
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