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Sparky's Fairway at Mountain America Stadium...
Tyler Drake

Sparky’s Fairway golf takes over Arizona State’s Mountain America Stadium

ASU's Mountain America Stadium is trading in its hash marks for yardage markers as Sparky's Fairway takes center stage beginning Thursday.
4 days ago
Fans at the 2024 WM Phoenix Open...
Associated Press

Thunderbirds looking at ways to tame Phoenix Open after wild, muddy mess

The Thunderbirds, who operate the Phoenix Open, plan to spend the next 11 months looking for ways to implement changes to the tournament.
1 month ago
Adam Svensson of Canada putts on the 18th green during the continuation of the second round of the ...
Arizona Sports

WM Phoenix Open offering refund submissions for Saturday closure

The WM Phoenix Open is offering refund submissions to fans who were denied entrance on Saturday when the event's gates were temporarily closed.
1 month ago
WM Phoenix Open crowds on Friday...
Arizona Sports

The Thunderbirds exec: WM Phoenix Open to consider ‘complete operational changes’

What happened at the 2024 WM Phoenix Open, with gates being closed and alcohol sales shutting down, will lead to changes to the event.
1 month ago
Nick Taylor, of Canada, hits out of a fairway bunker on the second hole during the final round of t...
Associated Press

Nick Taylor wins WM Phoenix Open with birdie on 2nd hole of playoff

Nick Taylor made an 11-foot birdie putt to beat Charley Hoffman on the second hole of a playoff at the WM Phoenix Open.
2 months ago
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Dan Bickley

Bickley: WM Phoenix Open caps the weirdest, wettest and wildest tournament ever

Fans of the 2024 WM Phoenix Open experienced one of the weirdest, wettest and wildest versions of the tournament to date.
2 months ago
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Arizona Sports

WM Phoenix Open issues apology for temporarily closing entrance on Saturday

The WM Phoenix Open issued an apology on Sunday for having to temporarily close its entrance on Saturday afternoon.
2 months ago
The 16th green at TPC Scottsdale....
Arizona Sports

Round 3 of WM Phoenix Open resumes on Sunday after delay

The resumption of the WM Phoenix Open's third round has been delayed until 8:45 a.m. due to frost at TPC Scottsdale.
2 months ago
Nick Taylor of Canada watches his shot from the 15th tee during the second round of the WM Phoenix ...
Associated Press

Nick Taylor takes 1-shot lead into Sunday at waterlogged WM Phoenix Open

Nick Taylor had a one-shot lead at 13 under with 12 holes left in the third round of the waterlogged Phoenix Open when play was suspended Saturday because of darkness.
2 months ago
WM Phoenix Open crpwds...
Associated Press

WM Phoenix Open temporarily closes entrance, limits alcohol on Saturday

Even the famously no-holds-barred WM Phoenix Open has a limit on how much debauchery is allowed on a golf course.
2 months ago
The 16th green at TPC Scottsdale....
Arizona Sports

Round 2 finishes at WM Phoenix Open, Round 3 starts

Sahith Theegala stormed his way to the top of the WM Phoenix Open leaderboard as he wrapped up his second round ahead of a third round start.
2 months ago
Nick Taylor of Canada swings over his ball on the 16th tee box during the second round of WM Phoeni...
Damon Allred

Round 2 of WM Phoenix Open resumes: Tee times, TV coverage and parking info

Second-round play at the WM Phoenix Open will bleed into Saturday after Friday was cut short at 6:08 p.m. due to darkness.
2 months ago
Nick Taylor of Canada plays his shot from the 15th tee during the second round of the WM Phoenix Op...
Associated Press

Nick Taylor shoots a 60 to finish WM Phoenix Open day 2 tied for lead

Nick Taylor matched the course record with a 60 to finish his first round Friday, leading the WM Phoenix Open tied at 12 under.
2 months ago
The first hole at TPC Scottsdale during the 2024 WM Phoenix Open (Arizona Sports photo/Tyler Drake)...
Arizona Sports

Round 2 of WM Phoenix Open delayed due to frost: Tee times, TV coverage and parking info

How to watch the 2024 WM Phoenix Open with tee times for Friday, parking information and how to watch TV coverage.
2 months ago
Wyndham Clark of the United States plays his shot from the third tee during the first round of the ...
Arizona Sports

Round 1 of 2024 WM Phoenix Open suspended due to darkness

Thursday's first round of the 2024 WM Phoenix Open was suspended at 6:10 p.m. due to darkness. Play will resume on Friday at 7:30 a.m.
2 months ago
TPC Scottsdale ahead of hosting the WM Phoenix Open...
Arizona Sports

WM Phoenix Open Round 1 tee times, TV coverage and parking info

How to watch the 2024 WM Phoenix Open with tee times for Round 1, parking information and how to watch TV coverage.
2 months ago
Spectators scatter as rain brings a halt to the Waste Management Phoenix Open Pro-AM on Wednesday. ...
Arizona Sports

WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am play canceled due to rain at TPC Scottsdale

Play was canceled at the WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am tournament at TPC Scottsdale due to rain from the atmospheric river that flowed through the area on Wednesday.
2 months ago
The WM Phoenix Open Trophy on the 16th hole. (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports)...
Damon Allred

World’s top golfer Scottie Scheffler favored to win WM Phoenix Open

The field is set as the WM Phoenix Open is getting ready to tee off, and Scottie Scheffler is the favorite, according to betting odds.
2 months ago
The 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open...
Dan Bickley

Bickley: Even with PGA-LIV split, WM Phoenix Open stands tall

The WM Phoenix Open is about us, not the players. It’s about the quality of galleries and not the quality of field.
2 months ago
The 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale during the second round of the 2023 WM Phoenix Open....
Arizona Sports

Saturday WM Phoenix Open general admission tickets sold out

The WM Phoenix Open has sold out general admission tickets for Saturday's busiest day, the tournament announced Friday.
2 months ago
Larry Fitzgerald's Supper Club 2023...
Arizona Sports

WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am includes Larry Fitzgerald, Nick Saban

Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald and retired Alabama head coach Nick Saban committed to the 2024 WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am.
2 months ago
Jordan Spieth of the United States looks on from the 18th green during the final round of The Sentr...
Arizona Sports

Jordan Spieth among those joining 2024 WM Phoenix Open field

The latest batch of commitments to the 2024 WM Phoenix Open includes Jordan Speith, a three-time Major champion.
2 months ago
Xander Schauffele, golf...
Arizona Sports

Xander Schauffele, Sam Burns and Cameron Young commit to 2024 WM Phoenix Open

Xander Schauffele, Sam Burns and Cameron Young are the latest commitments to join the field in the 2024 WM Phoenix Open.
3 months ago
Jon Rahm is joining LIV golf...
Associated Press

Jon Rahm leaving PGA Tour for Saudi-funded LIV Golf

Jon Rahm is on the verge of leaving for LIV Golf, a stunning blow to the PGA Tour, according to multiple reports.
4 months ago