Golf Stories

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 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year ago
J.J. Watt...
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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
Morgan Hoffmann of the United States plays his shot from the second tee during the first round of t...
Haboob Blog

Morgan Hoffmann’s golf ball ricochets off his hat at John Deere Classic

It doesn't matter what your skill level is, sometimes things just don't go your way on the golf course. Just ask Morgan Hoffmann.
2 years ago
Associated Press

LIV Golf faces hurdles in applying for world ranking points

The OWGR handbook says the board can admit or reject any new tour regardless of compliance and change criteria at its discretion.
2 years ago
Associated Press

Matthew Wolff, Ortiz among the latest to join Saudi-backed LIV Golf

The Saudi-funded LIV Golf series has added 23-year-old Matthew Wolff and Oklahoma State's Eugenio Chacarra of Spain.
2 years ago
Associated Press

British Open allows golfers from Saudi-backed series to play

Players who have joined LIV Golf will still be allowed to compete at the British Open next month, organizers said on Wednesday.
2 years ago
Brooks Koepka reacts to his shot off the 12th tee during the final round of the PGA Championship go...
Associated Press

Report: Brooks Koepka the latest to join Saudi-backed LIV series

Brooks Koepka, among the first players to denounce a rival league for only 48 players, is the latest PGA Tour player to sign with LIV Golf.
2 years ago
Grayson Murray of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of th...
Haboob Blog

Pro golfer Grayson Murray steals show at U.S. Open with meltdown

Pro golfer Grayson Murray was having a tough go of it Sunday morning at the 122nd U.S. Open. Just ask his golf clubs.
2 years ago
Associated Press

ASU’s Jon Rahm sits 1 stroke off lead at U.S. Open heading into Sunday

Will Zalatoris and Matt Fitzpatrick avoided the carnage that took down golf's best Saturday at the U.S. Open.
2 years ago
Haboob Blog

M.J. Daffue pulls off shot on hospitality deck at 2022 U.S. Open

When you see a window, sometimes you just have to take it. Even if it's on the hospitality deck at the 2022 U.S. Open.
2 years ago
Haboob Blog

Jon Rahm drops in birdie after 2 kids steal his golf ball at U.S. Open

On top of the U.S. Open's tough conditions Thursday, ASU alum Jon Rahm had to contend with two children who had a case of the sticky fingers.
2 years ago
Associated Press

Phil Mickelson not giving up on playing PGA Tour

While PGA Tour players have been suspended, Phil Mickelson hasn't ruled out playing on the tour again. He said that should be his decision.
2 years ago
Associated Press

Rory McIlroy gets 21st PGA win, takes jab at LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman

PGA Tour star Rory McIlroy picked up his 21st career win at the RBC Canadian Open and made a subtle jab at LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman.
2 years ago