I think all golf architects have figured it out by now, but if you want to make a short par three on Tour one heck of a challenge, just put a stadium around it. Since I will most likely never have the opportunity to hit a shot in front of several thousand screaming fans, I will never truly know what this is like. I would consider it to be somewhat like first tee jitters on steroids.
Since all golfers are a little bit masochistic, and I happen to be one of those guys who enjoys the pressure, I would like to believe that I would knock it stiff. However, I watch these guys on tour miss an easy 150 yard shot and I wonder if I would need a new pair of shorts after that experience.
16 in Phoenix is one crazy hole. I often can't decide if the pros love it or hate it. I think it's great for golf, and great for the fans, but deep down I really wonder how I would fare. What do you guys think? Would you knock it stiff or mess in your trousers?