SAN ANTONIO — It's not the favorite hole of locals who play the golf course, but spectators love to gather around the 16th hole at TPC San Antonio to see whether PGA Tour players can navigate the peculiar par 3 that has a bunker in the middle of the green.
The hole measures around 185 yards, depending on tee placement, and it hass long been an interesting twist for players at the Valero Texas Open. The attribute was likely paying homage to No. 6 at Riviera Country Club, a course designed by George C. Thomas Jr. and William P. Bell.
And a year ago, Golfweek reported marketing manager Liz Ortiz was the mastermind behind renaming the hole "The Avocado," which fits in well with the chips-and-guac vibe the south-central Texas tournament gives off.
A handful of shirts made their debut last year and the response was instant. The limited stock started flying out of the merchandise tent early Thursday and only picked up steam after local hero Jordan Spieth aced the hole in his ...
