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.
After three rounds of tight scoring and packed crowds, Hideki Matsuyama finds himself in the lead following the third round, firing a 3-under 68 to sit atop the leaderboard at 13-under. Matsuyama’s round was a study in patience and power – the front nine saw him trading shots with the
Friday at TPC Scottsdale brought the second round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open into full focus, with scoring runs, packed leaderboards, and the Stadium Course doing exactly what it does best – rewarding aggressive play and keeping the energy high heading into the weekend.
Every year, the WM Phoenix Open operates as one of the largest zero-waste sporting events on the planet, diverting nearly all tournament materials away from landfills through recycling, composting, and donation programs. From visible recycling and composting efforts to behind-the-scenes sustainability operations, the goal is simple – minimize the tournament’s
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.
