Home to the largest and most enthusiastic crowds in the game as well as the most iconic hole on the PGA TOUR – the famed 16th hole Coliseum – the WM Phoenix Open has captured the hearts of millions of golf fans around the world. From hall-of-fame champions, par-4 aces and the loudest hole in golf, to after-hours concerts, Saturday breakfast clubs and more than $226 million raised for charities, there is simply nothing like it in all of sports.
One important note for those planning to beat the crowds the next two days – the WM Phoenix Open has a message for the Breakfast Club.
To the early risers and worm-getters.
To our favorite morning people – healthy, wealthy, and wise.
And, of course, to the esteemed members of the Breakfast Club…
We humbly ask you to gather at the Main Entrance for your annual meeting.
The Hayden Entrance will remain closed until 7:15 a.m. on both Friday and Saturday.
WM Phoenix Open gates will close and no patrons will be admitted past 4:30 p.m.
Due to traffic restrictions on 78th Street and Mayo Boulevard, WM Phoenix Open General Parking at the Westworld lots is not accessible via Scottsdale Road or Hayden Road. Guests attending the tournament SHOULD NOT exit Loop 101 at Hayden Road or Scottsdale Road as those exits are reserved exclusively for ADA access and credentialed parking passes.
ALL guests utilizing WM Phoenix Open General Parking at Westworld should utilize exit Loop 101 at Princess Boulevard or Bell Road Monday through Sunday, or park at Salt River Fields Wednesday through Sunday, and follow posted signage and staff direction.
The WM Phoenix Open is known for its vibrant atmosphere, hosting record-breaking amounts of fans over the course of the week; all of these factors contribution to the tournament winning the 2025 PGA TOUR Event of the Year award. But where did the success of the Phoenix Open begin? What
The WM Phoenix Open is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of fans every year. The people’s open is recognized around the world as the most highly attended golf tournament in America, even winning event of the year by the PGA in 2025. But what does it take to put on
Thursday marked the opening round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale, and from the first tee shot to the final groups coming in, the tournament’s signature energy was already fully alive. Fans poured through the gates early, galleries wrapped around every fairway, and “The People’s Open” wasted
Everything you need to know before you go including FAQs, a complete calendar of events, parking and event maps, the field and daily pairings.
We have the best volunteers in all of sports. Stay tuned for 2026 volunteer information – available later in the year.
The WM Phoenix Open is the largest Zero-Waste sporting event in the world. Learn more about the sustainability efforts at “The People’s Open.”
Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds, is a non-profit organization formed in 1986 to distribute monies raised through the WM Phoenix Open. Its mission is to support organizations that assist children and families, help people in need and improve the quality of life in the Greater Phoenix area. To date, The Thunderbirds and Thunderbirds Charities, with help from Title Sponsor WM, have raised more than $226 million for Arizona non-profit organizations.
The 2025 edition of “The People’s Open” raised a record-breaking $18.1 million for local charities — marking the highest single-year total in tournament history. This is the eighth time the tournament has surpassed the $10 million mark in charitable giving. The previous charity record was $17.5 million, set in 2024.
