Amarilloan Ryan Palmer, already a winner of the PGA Tour this year, will play in this week's Waste Management Phoenix Open and what a grouping. Ryan is paired with local favorite, Phil Mickelson and last week's winner at the Match Play event, Ian Poulter. Another Amarillo native, Johnson Wagner and Chad Campbell of Andrews also in the field.
Amarilloan Mike Scroggins is attempting to defend his US Open bowling championship this week in Indianapolis, Indiana. After 12 games of qualifying, he stands 25th while another former West Texas A&M bowler, Jack Jurek is the leader.