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This Wednesday episode begins with an appreciation of the Phoenix Open and how it\u2019s worked to build a completely unique identity on a crowded schedule of \u201cregular\u201d PGA Tour events. We lament the copycat attempts and ponder other tournaments that we\u2019d like to see carve out (and bust their ass to build) their own identity that puts in a wider world of sports discussion. Rickie\u2019s specially designed shoes for the WMPO, however, are used to illuminate some of the setbacks of those glomming on to what was an organically built machine. We also marvel at its field being overrun by guys on Major Medical Extensions. Elsewhere around the world of golf, we are *stunned* to hear Sergio now loves the conditioning of the course over in Saudi Arabia. We also wonder who in Morocco demanded more Duffy Waldorf and why a Champions Tour event ended up there this week. We discuss some recent announcements by the PGA Tour about charitable giving benchmarks and Players purse increases and how it ties in with Jay Monahan\u2019s email to Tour members about Saudi money being involved in the proposed Premier Golf League. We end with comments from Brooksy and DJ that imply they\u2019re TBD for the Olympics and we wonder who got to Brooksy after a remark that apparently prioritizes the FedExCup over the Games.