Aaron Baddelay have also contacted the Tucson Open about playing. Omni Tucson National is Quiet Beacon of PGA Golf Finally, sponsors exemptions may go to fan favorite Casey Martin, who had his best finish on tour at last year's Open with a tie for 17th, past winner and former University of Arizona Wildcat Robert Gamez, and fellow Wildcat teammate Mike Springer, who was a factor for much of last year's tournament. With the tournament moving to January, another course was needed in order to host a full field. The Gallery Golf Club, a Tom Lehman-John Fought design built in 1997, was invited to be the additional course where each golfer will play one opening round. Director of Golf Wade Dunagin quickly accepted the invitation and is eager to show off his new gem to the Tour, the hometown fans, and television viewers across the world.
Bunkers line the fairway and a sparkling lake rests in front of the green.
Only John Daly will have even a chance at reaching this mammoth par 5 in two. However, don't assume that the rest of the field will just fire wedges at the hole and make birdies. Without a doubt it will be fun to see the pros try their hand here. Tucson National is definitely the easier and better spectator course. While it doesn't have the natural amphitheaters of the TPC of Scottsdale, it does provide suitable viewing on nearly every hole.