The air here is usually thick with competition at this, the final stop before that little wannabe-major called the Players Championship. With Palmer's drawing power, Bay Hill usually boasts the strongest field to date each year. And you can even chat with Arnie during the weekend as he tours the course, taking in the action with the rest of the patrons. The player-run Players Championship , counted by many as the fifth major, is held on a piece of golf history. This pesky hole provides us mortal golfers one of the few chances to see our Tour heroes play just like we do.
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A choice spot to pick up a few tips is on the practice tee. By watching the time and effort that each player puts into his warm-up, you may learn what to pay attention to before your next round of golf. Pay special attention to the way the players prepare to go to work. You can also eavesdrop as the players and their coaches talk about swing changes, work on a problem spot, or practice a type of shot that the pro needs in his bag to play this particular course. One of my most vivid childhood memories is of watching Jack Nicklaus hit balls on the range before a practice round at the Masters.