Impressed by Its “Coachella” Vibe, Michelle Wie West Elucidates Why WM Phoenix Open Is “Good for Golf”

The season of the WM Phoenix Tournament is on, and fans are completely energized and excited. The excitement of the PGA Tour fans was visible in the video posted by its official Twitter account. The fan frenzy of golf has always been underestimated as compared to other sports, but golf fans have left no stone unturned to prove them all wrong. The opinions of golf experts are no different from the fans. In the most recent episode of the Golf Mostly podcast, LPGA veteran, Michelle Wie West, called the WM Phoenix Tournament the “Coachella of golf.” There is no doubt that the WM Phoenix Open stands out as compared to the other tournaments in the sport.

Why Michelle Wie West thinks the WM Phoenix Tournament is the Coachella of golf

In a comedy interview episode of the Golf Mostly podcast, Michelle and Hally were live streaming the whole vibe and scene directly from the WFP annex open. Hally asked Michelle about her initial thoughts on the WNBA. To which West replied, “TV does not do this tournament justice.” Explaining the whole vibe, Michelle said, “I mean, we’re here on Wednesday, and there’s so many people it’s just like the Coachella of golf.” When it comes to golf, the fan base compared to other sports is considered underrated. According to Michelle, the WM Phoenix Open has become a must-attend event not only for golf fans but also for those seeking a unique and exciting experience.

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When it comes to golf, the fan base compared to other sports is considered underrated. The WM Phoenix Open has become a place where people come to socialize, have a good time, and of course, watch some great golf. Speaking further about the golf course, Michelle said, “It is like an NFL stadium built around a golf hole. It is pretty crazy.” Talking about the vibe and atmosphere of the whole tournament, Michelle reiterated, “And I have to say this whole golf tournament is so good for golf. We need to have more events like this.” Hally and Michelle further discussed the number of people who are aware of golf and how it is being introduced to a audience.

Introducing golf to a new audience

During the podcast, Michelle was heard saying, “We were trying to figure out the number today. What percentage of the crowd do you think know of golf?” She thought the number to be around 70 percent and reasoned the same out by saying, “Because today the prolamin If you’re not a golf fan, why would you come out?” She went on to speculate that it could be split 50/50 between golf fans and non-golfers.

In Michelle’s opinion, the WM Phoenix Open is a really nice way to introduce golf to a new set of audiences. She said, “…You’re introducing the game in a really fun way to so many people that don’t play golf.“

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