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Jon Rahm of Spain celebrates on the 18th green after winning The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Co...
Associated Press

Jon Rahm wins Genesis Invitational by 2 strokes, reclaims world No. 1

Jon Rahm returned to No. 1 in the world on Sunday by winning the Genesis Invitational, his fifth win in his last nine starts worldwide.
1 month ago
Scottie Scheffler acknowledges the crowd after his birdie putt on the second hole during the third ...
Associated Press

Scottie Scheffler repeats at Phoenix Open, regains No. 1 ranking

Scottie Scheffler successfully defended his WM Phoenix Open title Sunday at TPC Scottsdale to regain the No. 1 spot in the world.
1 month ago
Rickie Fowler of the United States celebrates a hole-in-one on the seventh hole as Jason Day of Aus...
Tom Kuebel

Rickie Fowler sinks hole-in-one at WM Phoenix Open on No. 7

Rickie Fowler became the first golfer to drill a hole in one at the 2023 WM Phoenix Open, only it did not happen on the famous 16th hole.
1 month ago
Jon Rahm wants to hear it from the crowd after his birdie on the 16th hole after his birdie during ...
Associated Press

ASU golf alum Jon Rahm tied for 2nd after 3rd round of WM Phoenix Open

Scottie Scheffler held onto the lead Saturday at the WM Phoenix Open in a bid to successfully defend his title and regain the No. 1 spot in the world.
1 month ago
The 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale during the second round of the 2023 WM Phoenix Open on Friday, Feb....
Tyler Drake

WM Phoenix Open far from overlooked with Super Bowl in town

For the first time in tournament history, the WM Phoenix Open had to put a cap on tickets for Friday and Saturday.
1 month ago
A streaker is detained by police after rushing the 16th hole at the 2023 WM Phoenix Open on Friday,...
Haboob Blog

Fan detained after rushing onto green of WM Phoenix Open 16th hole

A mulleted fan dressed in, well, not very much, ran onto the green at the WM Phoenix Open's 16th hole on Friday.
1 month ago
Adam Hadwin chips to the ninth green during the first round of the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament ...
Associated Press

Taylor, Hadwin lead WM Phoenix Open after frost delay Thursday

Morning frost gave way to gusting wind Thursday in the WM Phoenix Open, leading to tricky scoring conditions at TPC Scottsdale.
1 month ago
Hideki Matsuyama of Japan looks on from the 16th green during the 2023 Annexus Pro-Am prior to the ...
Arizona Sports

2023 WM Phoenix Open tee times: 1st round

A staple of February in the Valley is set to tee off as the first round of the WM Phoenix Open gets underway Thursday morning.
1 month ago
Former Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps of the United States plays a shot off of the fifth tee during...
Tyler Drake

Elevated WM Phoenix Open not lost on Pro-Am field of celebrities

The celebrities participating in the 2023 WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am were met with droves of fans and a new look to the tournament on Wednesday.
1 month ago
Jon Rahm hold the winner's trophy after the American Express golf tournament on the Pete Dye Stadiu...
Arizona Sports

ASU product Jon Rahm commits to WM Phoenix Open field

The world's third-ranked golfer and Arizona State product Jon Rahm has committed to playing in the 2023 WM Phoenix Open.
1 month ago
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Bottles litter the 16th hole after a hole-in-one by Sam Ryder of...
Dan Bickley

City of Phoenix better at hosting championships than winning them

This week might also be the busiest, buzziest and most profitable week ever in our history as big-event hosts.
1 month ago
Hideki Matsuyama of Japan poses with the trophy after winning the Waste Management Phoenix Open on ...
Wills Rice

Hideki Matsuyama, Patrick Cantlay and others commit to 2023 WM Phoenix Open

Some more of the PGA Tour's best will be coming to north Scottsdale for the WM Phoenix Open in a jampacked weekend in the Valley Feb. 9-12.
2 months ago
Sam Ryder of the United States reacts to his hole-in-one with Brian Harman of the United States on ...
Tyler Drake

Changes to No. 16 among continued evolution of 2023 WM Phoenix Open

Spectators will have more than enough new features to take in when they embark on the 2023 WM Phoenix Open in a few weeks.
2 months ago
Arizona Cardinals DE J.J. Watt (Tyler Drake/Arizona Sports)...
Tyler Drake

J.J. Watt, Larry Fitzgerald set to play in Annexus Pro-Am at WM Phoenix Open

Former Cardinals J.J. Watt and Larry Fitzgerald will be among those teeing it up at the Annexus Pro-Am ahead of the 2023 WM Phoenix Open.
2 months ago
Jon Rahm of Spain celebrates with the trophy after winning during the final round of The American E...
Associated Press

ASU golf alumnus Jon Rahm wins AmEx tournament by 1 stroke

ASU golf alumnus Jon Rahm won The American Express tournament by one stroke on Sunday, his second PGA Tour win in as many starts this year.
2 months ago
Tyler Drake

Justin Thomas, Will Zalatoris headline latest commits for 2023 WM Phoenix Open

Justin Thomas and Will Zalatoris are among the third wave of commitments for the 2023 WM Phoenix Open taking place in February.
2 months ago
Tyler Drake

Rory McIlroy set to make 2nd appearance at WM Phoenix Open in 2023

Rory McIlroy is headed back to the desert in 2023. The PGA pro is the latest to commit to this year's WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale.
2 months ago
Swimmer Michael Phelps plays his shot from the 17th tee during the pro-am prior to the WM Phoenix O...
Kellan Olson

Phelps, Pujols headline Annexus Pro-Am at WM Phoenix Open

It is going to be quite the eventful February in the Valley sports scene with the WM Phoenix Open and Super Bowl.
2 months ago
Tony Finau plays his shot from the tenth tee during the third round of the Waste Management Phoenix...
Arizona Sports

Tony Finau, Collin Morikawa among new commits to WM Phoenix Open

Collin Morikawa, Tony Finau, Max Homa and Tommy Fleetwood have committed to playing in the 2023 WM Phoenix Open.
3 months ago
Scottie Scheffler of the United States hits his tee shot on the 16th hole during the final round of...
Jake Anderson

Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele make early commitments to 2023 WM Phoenix Open

The WM Phoenix Open announced on Thursday that Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Sam Burns have made their early commitments for 2023.
3 months ago
Haboob Blog

Rory McIlroy launches remote control ball off green at BMW Championship

It's not every day that a professional golfer gets to show off their arm while out on the course in the middle of a round.
7 months ago
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Bottles litter the 16th hole after a hole-in-one by Sam Ryder of...
Nikash Nath

2023 WM Phoenix Open set for week of Super Bowl LVII

The 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open is set for Feb. 6-12 at TPC Scottsdale, with Super Bowl LVII scheduled for Feb. 12 in Glendale.
8 months ago
Associated Press

McIlroy, Hovland share lead heading to final day at British Open

McIlroy and Hovland, who are at 16-under par, had little trouble Saturday at the British Open at St. Andrews.
8 months ago
Associated Press

Teary-eyed Tiger Woods gets emotional sendoff on No. 18 at St. Andrews

Tiger Woods removed his cap a few strides from Swilcan Bridge, knowing Friday might be the last time he crossed over at St. Andrews.
8 months ago