The WM Phoenix Open is renowned for its party-like atmosphere on the PGA Tour, highlighted by the legendary 16th hole completely surrounded by grandstands.
Known as “The Loudest Hole in Golf,” the 16th generates intense emotions for every shot, whether it’s a hole-in-one or a missed green. This unique pressure point has become a signature moment on the annual PGA Tour schedule.
In the tournament’s history, 11 players have aced the roughly 140-yard 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale:
- Hal Sutton, 1988, 3rd Round
- Brad Bryant, 1990, 1st Round
- David Edwards, 1990, 3rd Round
- Jay Delsing, 1991, 1st Round
- Tiger Woods, 1997, 3rd Round
- Steve Stricker, 1997, 4th Round
- Mike Sposa, 2002, 2nd Round
- Jarrod Lyle, 2011, 3rd Round
- Francesco Molinari, 2015, 3rd Round
- Sam Ryder, 2022, 3rd Round
- Carlos Ortiz, 2022, 3rd Round
Here are the five most memorable aces at the famous 16th.
5. Francesco Molinari (2015)
4. Jarrod Lyle (2011)
3. Carlos Ortiz (2022)
2. Sam Ryder (2022)
1. Tiger Woods (1997)
