Golf Stories

This Dec. 19, 2020, file photo shows Tiger Woods watching his tee shot on the first hole during the...
Arizona Sports

Tiger Woods involved in car accident, hospitalized with leg injuries

Golf star Tiger Woods was injured Tuesday in a vehicle rollover in Los Angeles County, authorities said. His agent confirmed multiple leg injuries.
3 years ago
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Character Counts

Larry Fitzgerald, Bill Murray pair up in Pebble Beach Pro-Am charity match

Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is teeing it up with comedic actor Bill Murray on Wednesday for the AT&T Every Shot Counts Charity Challenge.
3 years ago
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 05: Fans look on near the 18th hole during the second round of the W...
Dan Bickley

WM Phoenix Open missing its soul without raucous crowds

Golf wins. Anarchy loses. Beer vendors mourn with the drivers for hire. That’s the story of the Waste Management Pandemic Open.
3 years ago
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 06: A detailed view of the 16th green during the third round of the ...
Rachel Gossen

A look at the Waste Management Phoenix Open Day 4 tee times

Heading into Day 4 of the Waste Management Phoenix Open tournament, here's a look at the tee times and groupings for Sunday.
3 years ago
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Character Counts

Cardboard faces on 16th at WM Phoenix Open raises $115K for charity

The 2021 iteration of the Waste Management Phoenix Open raked in more than $100,000 for local charities via its Faces on 16 initiative.
3 years ago
Xander Schauffele of the United States hits his tee shot on the 13th hole during the first round of...
Tyler Drake

Xander Schauffele leads WM Phoenix Open after Round 2

A number of golfers made a leap up the 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open leaderboard Friday, with Xander Schauffele pacing the field at 12-under.
3 years ago
Jon Rahm of Spain hits his tee shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the Waste Management...
Tyler Drake

Golfers getting different experience at scaled down WM Phoenix Open

While PGA Tour pros are experiencing a different feel to the Waste Management Phoenix Open, most are just happy to have fans back on the course.
3 years ago
Jon Rahm of Spain hits his tee shot on the fifth hole during the first round of the Waste Managemen...
Tyler Drake

A look at the Waste Management Phoenix Open Round 2 tee times

With the first round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open is in the books, it's time to take a look at the Round 2 tee times.
3 years ago
PGA pro C.T. Pan hits driver off of No. 18 during Round 1 of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Thu...
Tyler Drake

WM Phoenix Open Day 1 tee times feature Rahm-Thomas grouping

While fan attendance will be significantly lower, the level of competition in the 2021 WMPO won't see a drop off in talent. A look at the Day 1 pairings.
3 years ago
PGA pro Jon Rahm walks off the tee box of No. 17 during Round 1 of the Waste Management Phoenix Ope...
Tyler Drake

ASU alum Jon Rahm favored to win Waste Management Phoenix Open

The 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open is filled with a number of top golfers from around the world. Jon Rahm enters the tournament with the best odds.
3 years ago
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson watches his ball during the Annexus Pro-Am at the Was...
Tyler Drake

Cardinals’ Patrick Peterson latest commit to WM Phoenix Open pro-am

Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson and former Sun and GCU coach Dan Majerle are the latest to commit to the Annexus Pro-Am at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
3 years ago
Justin Thomas watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during a practice round at the Masters golf tou...
Associated Press

Justin Thomas keeps Citi sponsorship with money donated to LGBTQ

Citi has condemned the anti-gay slur Justin Thomas muttered and is requiring him to donate a meaningful portion of his deal to LGBTQ causes.
3 years ago
Rory McIlroy hits out of the bunker on the second hole during the final round of the Masters golf t...
Tyler Drake

Rory McIlroy to play in WM Phoenix Open for 1st time in career

The Waste Management Phoenix Open added yet another notable name to its 2021 field of golfers, with Rory McIlroy making his debut this February.
3 years ago
NFL athlete Larry Fitzgerald (C) of the Arizona Cardinals watches a tee shot alongside NBA athlete ...
Arizona Sports

Larry Fitzgerald to participate in 2021 WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am

Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald is among the celebrities who will play in the 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open Pro-Am on Wednesday, Feb. 3.
3 years ago
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Tyler Drake

Waste Management Phoenix Open to further reduce fan attendance in 2021

The WMPO announced Wednesday it will be limiting fan attendance this year to 5,000 spectators per day due to the COVID-19 concerns.
3 years ago
PGA pro C.T. Pan hits driver off of No. 18 during Round 1 of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Thu...
Arizona Sports

Limited number of general admission tickets available for 2021 WMPO

A limited number of general admission tickets for the 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open are now available to the public.
3 years ago
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 19: Tiger Woods of the United States and Charlie Woods react on the thi...
Logan Newman

Like father, like son: Tiger Woods’ kid sinks eagle at PNC Championship

Tiger Woods' son, Charlie, shot an eagle during the third hole of the father-son PNC Championship on Saturday. See the video here.
3 years ago
PGA pro Troy Merritt hits a tee shot on No. 16 during Round 1 of the Waste Management Phoenix Open,...
Tyler Drake

Waste Management Phoenix Open limiting fans in 2021

The Waste Management Phoenix Open announced Monday its plans to feature a scaled-down version of the famous par-3 for the 2021 tournament.
3 years ago
Dustin Johnson, right, reacts after teeing off on the 14th hole next to Sungjae Im during the final...
Associated Press

Dustin Johnson buries some major memories, wins the Masters

Dustin Johnson shot a 68 to finish at 20-under 268, breaking by two shots the record set by Tiger Woods in 1997 and matched by Jordan Spieth in 2015.
3 years ago
Dustin Johnson eyes the Masters' flag and his first green jacket finishing on the 18th green with a...
Associated Press

Dustin Johnson plays like No. 1 and seizes control at the Masters

Dustin Johnson began with a 5-iron for a tap-in eagle, and he never relented until he matched the 54-hole record at the Masters and built a four-shot lead.
3 years ago
Dustin Johnson hits out of a bunker on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters golf ...
Associated Press

Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas part of 4-way share atop Masters leaderboard

Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, Cameron Smith and Abraham Ancer were tied atop the Masters leaderboard on Friday.
3 years ago
Lanto Griffin tees off on the 18th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Frid...
Dan Bickley

Wretched serenity and stifling silence: The 2020 Masters Tournament

This weekend will remind us just how heavily the Masters Tournament -- and WMPO -- relies on the crowds, fans, galleries and patrons.
3 years ago
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Talia Massi

Waste Management Phoenix Open reveals new logo

The Waste Management Phoenix Open unveiled its new logo on Tuesday. It resembles the event's 16th hole and includes the WM insignia.
3 years ago
Jon Rahm, hits from the tee on the third hole during the second round of the Tour Championship golf...
Arizona Sports

Former ASU golfers Mickelson, Rahm and Casey share U.S. Open tee time

Arizona State golf fans might want to tip their caps to the U.S. Open Championship for grouping three former Sun Devil golfers together.
4 years ago