SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Before he set foot on the property at TPC Scottsdale, Justin Thomas could see that this year's Waste Management Phoenix Open was going to be different.
As he pulled in, Thomas had a view of the 18th hole from his car and didn't see the large structures full of suites lining either sides of the fairway.
And that was just the beginning, thanks to a significant downsizing around the course because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
There aren't any stands on No. 1, No. 9, No. 10 or No. 17. The only hole that has stands will be the 16th -- the legendary par 3 known for its arena setting and party atmosphere.