The 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open is one of the most exciting on the PGA Tour, both for fans and players.
The appropriately named Party Hole has played host to many iconic moments over the years, with this year’s competition being no different.
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Many top stars are currently taking on the tournament at the Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale, home of the famous 16th hole.
That includes world number one Scottie Scheffler and other familiar favorites such as Viktor Hovland and Collin Morikawa.
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Justin Thomas recalls WM Phoenix Open 16th hole nightmare
Justin Thomas, having undergone back surgery late last year, is not in the field, but he’s fit enough to share his experience of the Party Hole on social media.
The two-time major winner posted on X: “I once hit the green on 16 at the WM Phoenix Open on a Saturday and 4 putted for a double… after making an 8 on the previous hole, I can confirm you can’t want to get off that hole fast enough and the boos (rightfully so) are on another level.”
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It’s a painfully honest assessment from the American, who would undoubtedly love to be having another few attempts at the famed hole right now.
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How did Justin Thomas perform on the PGA Tour in 2025?
As always, there has been plenty of chaos at the WM Phoenix Open, where a rowdy atmosphere is par for the course.
And fortunately for Thomas, it hasn’t all been bad at the iconic tournament, where he has a fine recent history.
He finished T6 last year, helped by a hole-out eagle from 103 yards on the par-4 18th to end his final round.
It represented one of eight top-10 finishes for Thomas in his 2025 season, in which he also claimed one win and three runner-up spots.
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The American is a 16-time winner on the PGA Tour, and is currently 10th in the world rankings despite his absence.
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