Page 36 - LVGL Summer 2019

[ G olf ]

E V EN T

but you’ve got to put it in the fairway,” Lindsey said. “You’ve got to of the 16th, 17th and 18th holes. And they can do it all while enjoying
manage the course and the wind. The wind is definitely the biggest all the comforts of home with a wide variety of food and beverage
defense here. If it’s windy, it’s tough to score.” options, plus TVs to keep track of all the action on the gridiron, as well
as on other golf holes around TPC Summerlin.
While it’s a great test for the pros from the start, it’s the finishing
stretch that challenges pros the most. Starting with the drivable par-4 “If you ask me, I don’t think there’s a better spot to watch golf,”
15th, players will have the chance to give it a go off the tee. Do you Lindsey said. “There are a variety of structures out there and they are
dare? Most will say yes, but any wild shots bring big—and potentially all relatively affordable for fans. And they will get to see an incredible
tournament-ending—numbers into play. That hole sets up the final stretch of golf with as much golf excitement as possible.”
three holes—a par-5, a par-3 and a par-4. All are benign for the pros
when it comes to length. But add in water on all three, a little wind, the So make sure you’ve got the dates circled to check out the 2019
pressure of maybe winning the tournament and all of a sudden, the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. It will have it all: great golf,
greens on all three of these holes get just a little smaller in the players’ great fans, a great course and—and if it’s anything like tournaments in
eyes. the past, a great finish. And a great opportunity to help a wonderful
children’s organization.
“Those holes are definitely where the tournament is going to be won
or lost,” Lindsey said. “You can look over the last 10 years and look at
that stretch as a definite turning point on Sunday.” SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN OPEN
At TPC Summerlin
If you’re going to be heading to the event, here’s another quick 1700 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas
reminder about one of the best spots to take in the tournament: ‘The 702-873-1010
Hill.’ It’s located high above the course and fans can get bird’s-eye views www.shrinershospitalsopen.com

34 LVG&L SUMMER 2019 W W W.L ASVEGASGOLFANDLEISURE.COM