Phoenix Open Plans

While watching the rain for the fourth straight day, we decided to plan an outing this weekend. The Phoenix Open is an annual tournament on the PGA Tour that we have been to in the past and enjoy watching in person. The last time we went was probably six or seven years ago, and we have noticed from the descriptions for this year's tournament that many changes have been made - particularly on the 16th hole which the Pros agree is the most challenging par 3 hole they play all year. Not because of it's difficulty as much as having thousands of cheering fans surrounding the entire hole creating a stadium atmosphere. The hole is literally surrounded by fans, screaming and yelling with every stroke. It appears that they have built temporary stands around the hole to maintain better control of the crowds. We aren't sure if we will go on Friday or Saturday, but we will buy our tickets at the gate so it doesn't matter. It appears from the forecast that the weather will cooperate for the weekend.

We are still contemplating a hike this weekend as we are getting close to another period of "work" while we are here. Our training class at the Surprise Stadium will be on February 5, and Josie begins her Valentine's Day schedule on the 9th. We expect the entire month of March to be hectic with a schedule at the stadium to keep us busy all but about 5 days during that month. It seems like there is always something "bumping" our hiking plans, but we are still trying.

We have actually had 5 consecutive days of measurable rain (including this morning) and expect it all to end today. Along with the end of the rain, we will see temps in the 70's again by the end of the week. Hallelujah...