SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Several celebrities and athletes were in “full swing” on Wednesday morning, with many participating in the Annexus Pro-Am at the WM Phoenix Open!
Good Morning Arizona’s Scott Pasmore and Simone Cuccurrullo were out at TPC Scottsdale catching up with all the big names! Among those were 28-time Olympic champion Michael Phelps, who calls the Valley home.
Phelps has participated in the Pro-Am numerous times and is a known regular at the tournament.
“Honestly, it’s just fun. You know, walking through the crowd you can always feel some energy, and honestly, this is a chance for all of us to come out and try and hit some good shots,” he said.
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was out at TPC Scottsdale preparing for the Annexus Pro-Am! Simone Cuccurrullo and Scott Pasmore caught up with the star athlete.
Two three-time Super Bowl champions were also in full force out at the course! Spectators got glimpses of Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce out on the green alongside the pros.
Smith said one of his favorite moments is walking out onto the iconic 16th Hole, surrounded by fans in the Coliseum.
“You’re walking into the Coliseum back when the gladiators used to go into the Coliseum and fight, but this time, it’s you against the golf ball,” Smith said, chuckling. “It’s definitely a mental game.”
Athletes are in full swing out at the WM Phoenix Open! Simone Cuccurrullo and Scott Pasmore caught up with Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith & D-backs Archie Bradley.
However, even the greatest athletes get a little nervous with the pressure and all eyes on them! Smith said even today, he still get’s a little nervous walking out before the crowd.
“You know what I found about this game, is that when you’re a recreational golfer, you’re not used to walking between the ropes or being around that many people looking at you swinging a golf club, how nervous you really get. I’m trying to get over those nerves, it’s something that’s taken time, but I think I’m to the point where I’m pretty used to it now,” he added.
Kelce also stopped to say hello and take a photo with Pasmore!
Travis Kelce also stopped to say hello and take a photo with Good Mooring Arizona’s Scott Pasmore!(Scott Pasmore)
Fans could also spot Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley in the crowd with his unmistakable beard! While Bradley wasn’t participating in the Pro-Am this year, he’s a huge fan of the WM Phoenix Open, so much so that he even has a tattoo dedicated to the grand event!
“Everyone knows I love this week more than anything,” Bradley said.
Keep up with GMAZ to see more athletes and celebrities out at the Greatest Show on Grass!
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