PGA Preview: 2012 Waste Management Open

If there was ever a weekend to make sure your DVR is working correctly and has plenty of hard drive space to record golf, this would be it.  There are two great events going on, both with fantastic fields. PGA Tour - Waste Management Open Get out your ear plugs and your beer umbrellas. This is the loudest, craziest and most crowded golf event in the world.  The Waste Management Phoenix Open has had as many as 538,356 fans attend the event, most which seem to be on the par-3 16th hole (pictured below).   Last year's attendance was down a bit due to cold temperatures, only 364,554 but this year is on pace to challenge the record already. [caption id="attachment_2811" align="aligncenter" width="501"] 16th Hole - Waste Management Phoenix Open[/caption] In the field this week are some fantastic players to watch, including Phil Mickelson who is fresh off missing the cut at last week's Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.  Ian Poulter will be making his first start on Tour this season and one thing is sure about Ian, he'll be dressed well.  Other players include last week's winner Brandt Snedeker, Bubba Watson and big hitter Gary Woodland. European Tour - Qatar Masters The European tour is at Doha Golf Club in Doha Qatar for the Qatar Masters.  Two of the world's top five players are in action in Qatar with Lee Westwood (#3) and Martin Kaymer (#4).  Also in action are top 20 players Graeme McDowll (#11), Hunter Mahan (#19) and Sergio Garcia (#18). TV Schedule PGA Tour THURS: 4-7PM Golf Channel FRI: 4-7PM Golf Channel SAT: 1-2:30PM Golf Channel SAT: 3-6PM CBS SUN: 1-2:30PM Golf Channel SUN: 3-6PM CBS European Tour THURS: 9AM-1PM Golf Channel FRI: 9AM-1PM Golf Channel SAT: 8:30AM-12:30PM Golf Channel SUN: 8:30AM-12:30PM Golf Channel