The Greatest Show on Grass
The Professional Golf Association's best attended tournament isn't at all typical by golf standards. It's loud, for one, and crowds erupt at any chance. Around half a million people flock to the Waste Management Phoenix Open over five days of heavy drinking, balmy weather and passionate fans, especially at the infamous 16th hole. The unique atmosphere brings quite the spectacle and fan experience.
Photographed for The Arizona Republic
Dressed as Lloyd and Harry from Dumb and Dumber, Jared Amason and Dan Gittemeier stand for a portrait.
Slava Trofimchik, wearing an old school golfing outfit and Vladimir Putin socks, laughs with other fans in the stands.