2021 is feeling the backlash of 2020 as the first full field event will no longer be a pro-am and will no longer involve three courses in the Coachella Valley.
Pete Dye’s Stadium Course at PGA West and and the Nicklaus Tournament Course will be split over the first two rounds. The top 65 and ties will tangle with the Stadium Course on the weekend.
What a difference a year makes!
The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind and so is that barnet!
From the hilly walk on the former pineapple plantation to the flat, windy beaches of Oahu, Week 2 of the Hawaiian Swing takes place at Waialae Country Club. Cameron Smith will look to join a very rare club of those winning both legs in the same season.
After back to back winners in the team game, I went close again with Justin Thomas last week.
Straying from the herd this week but I like the way it matches up.
Waialae Country Club and the famous “W” set the backdrop for the first full field event of 2021.
Waialae has hosted all 55 previous editions and Cameron Smith is back to defend his title.
I’m ready for another week of surf, sand and stupendous views from the islands of Hawaii!
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Justin Thomas is back to make it three wins in five years as he defends his title against the biggest field in history, 42 players.
A field of 42 tees it up for the first time in 2021 in Year 2 of the Coore-Crenshaw redesign at Kapalua’s Plantation Course.
It’s week 13 in some games and week 1 in others so different strategies will be needed.
The pros had their chance to sort it out in team fashion last week and I nailed the winners.
Now, it’s all in the family for a title belt!
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