PGA Tour Bans Caddie Races at The Phoenix Open

The Phoenix Open is one of the funnest events in Scottsdale. Unlike other PGA stops around the country, it is a fun and rowdy tournament. It has recently been announced by the PGA Tour’s chief of operations, Andy Pazner, that caddie races will no longer be held at The Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. The announcement was made to GolfChannel.com. The races will also be banned at the Crown Plaza Invitational at Colonial.

For those unfamiliar with caddie races, the tradition was started on the famed 16th hole on the Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale. Fans would bet on which caddie would reach the green first. When caddies began to catch on, they would play along and start to run.

The races have since become a beloved staple, especially at the Phoenix Open, where fans embrace the flurry and excitement of the 16th hole. They were also considered to be good, light-hearted fun for both spectators and caddies alike. The ban has not gone without opposition.

Pazner says that the main reason for the ban is safety. The idea of 150-yard races from tee to green has posed safety concerns for caddies as well as the precious equipment they carry. Pazner also confirmed that there is a smartphone app in the works that will allow fans to place wagers on whose tee shot will hit closest to the hole.

Scottsdale is not only the home of the popular Phoenix Open; it is the ultimate destination for golfers across the country. There are many golf properties in Scottsdale that back to renowned courses, including those with views of TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium and Champions courses.

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