Sunday’s Waste Management Pin Location on 16 Paid Tribute to Kobe

It’s now been a week since the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 8 people including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi. No Kobe wasn’t known to be someone who played golf but for many of today’s stars, he was someone that grew up watching.

We have seen many players on the tour paying tribute to Kobe this week. Now, with it being a week since his passing the PGA Tour is paying their own tribute with the Sunday pin location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sunday’s hole location on No. 16 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open was 24 paces on and 8 from the left to honor NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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It goes without saying that this tragedy has sent ripples through the sports world. Tony Finau, who finished solo-second in a playoff was a fan favorite. He’s been a well known Kobe fan prior to the accident and his passion for basketball had been no secret. This year’s tournament will be a little more memorable than normal to say the least.