PGA.com: Lee, what can the players expect from TPC Summerlin as they tee it up this week?

Smith: I would describe it as a member-friendly course, generous receptive areas off the tee. Honestly, it's a 'bomber's paradise' on the par 4s and 5s. The greens are large but if you miss them, there are collection areas that will offer quite a challenge for players to save a par. The golf course offers its greatest test when the fairways and greens play firm. It's going to take a player who can chip and putt, who has a good imagination around the greens, to win this event. The winning score here last year was 22-under par, so bogeys can really put you in a bind. A player will have to shoot five or six under per round to contend. Weather conditions can be a factor to scoring of course, but if conditions and weather are calm, you can expect to see a lot of birdies.

PGA.com: Speaking of the weather, what kind of climate will the players face as they tee it up this week?

Smith: The weather right now is beautiful. We're expecting highs in the mid-to-high 80s. They aren't forecasting too much wind, but around here, you never know. Early morning tee times will have an advantage regardless, that's the calmest part of the day. And calm conditions in the morning probably mean a slight breeze in the afternnon. But if in the morning, the winds are blowing 5-10 mph, you can bet there are going to be some strong 20-30 mph winds later. So conditions will certainly play a part.

PGA.com: I've been to Vegas a few times, and I definitely find that there are some other things to do there in addition to golf. How's the local support for the tournament?

Smith: Support has been strong and it's growing every year. Las Vegas is one of the country's fastest growing cities and our audience is growing with it proportionately. As with so many things, golf is another activity that has to compete for the entertainment dollar and we are working hard to give people a product that is on par with other forms of Vegas entertainment. And we're doing a good job with that. For example, one special area for fans will be "The Hill", located about fifty yards from both the 16th and 18th greens. This will be the ultimate area for fans to congregate, enjoy some spectacular golf on our finishing holes, and to socialize as well. This weekend, we're going to have the baseball playoffs going on, college football on Saturday, and the NFL on Sunday. For fans who want to enjoy a multitude of sports, or those who just want a great setting to enjoy the golf, we are offering the best of all worlds. It's another way for us to connect to sports fans in the area and to promote the Frys.com tournament.

PGA.com: Is enjoying the Vegas nightlife a part of the tournament for the players or do they tend to stay away from the late nights?

Smith: It certainly has to be a temptation I'd think, but it pretty much varies from player to player how much of the local scene they want to experience at every tournament stop. Las Vegas just happens to offer quite a bit for those who don't mind going out on the town. But you can go down the practice range any morning and hear some good stories about who went out the night before. And many of the players who come here every year, maybe the practice rounds aren't as important because they know the course and how they want to play it. Maybe that frees them up a little to stay out a little longer.

PGA.com: Finally, what do you expect as you watch the tournament?

Smith: I don't know if it's what I expect as much as I would like to see one of the local Vegas guys do well. There are so many players who either live here or spent some significant time here and they are going to have a lot of local support. It would be exciting to see them in contention come the final nine on Sunday. Charley Hoffman, Dean Wilson, Craig Barlow, Chris Riley, there are a number of players who will have a lot of fans here cheering them on. I'd love to see them do well.