WM PHOENIX OPEN NEWS INFO
Thanks to Ford, the Official Vehicle of the WM Phoenix, all fans will once again be admitted free of charge on Monday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3 to the WM Phoenix Open as part of “Ford Free Days” courtesy of your Arizona Ford Dealers.
As part of this renewed partnership, the ninth-annual closest-to-the-pin contest called “Ford Drive One for Arizona Charities” will be held on the iconic 16th hole, giving players a chance to win $10,000 for one of 10 local non-profit organizations, all of whom provide vital social services to people of all ages throughout the community.
WM PHOENIX OPEN AND FORD CONTINUE PARTNERSHIP TO OFFER FREE ADMISSION AS PART OF “FORD FREE DAYS”
“The WM Phoenix Open has always been at its best when it’s accessible to the entire community,” said 2026 WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg. “Ford Free Days allow fans to experience the tournament up close early in the week, enjoy everything happening on the course, and be part of the energy that defines The People’s Open from the moment the gates open.”
Monday’s schedule includes practice rounds by PGA TOUR players and the Carlisle Pro-Am, while Tuesday will include practice rounds, the R.S. Hoyt Jr. Family Foundation Dream Day and the San Tan Ford Special Olympics Putting Challenge.
The R.S. Hoyt Jr. Family Foundation Dream Day features motivational talks and Q&A with PGA TOUR professionals, a trick shot show, and a junior golf clinic presented by PING. The event is located on the TPC Scottsdale Champions Course practice range.
The San Tan Ford Special Olympics Open Putting Challenge is located at the TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course putting green and features a friendly competition between teams comprised of Special Olympics Arizona athletes, celebrities and sports stars, A-listers and business leaders from within the community.
“We can’t wait to once again bring “Ford Free Days” and the “Ford Drive One for Arizona Charities” initiative to the WM Phoenix Open,” said Tim Hovik, Chairman of Arizona Ford Dealers. “This tournament is a special event that unites the community, and we’re proud to support it while giving back to meaningful causes across Arizona. We hope everyone takes advantage of Monday and Tuesday’s free admission.”
Ford will bring out its latest gas and electric vehicles and showcase them near the driving range and around the course for fans to check out all week long, along with some special giveaways.
As the Official Vehicle of the WM Phoenix Open, Arizona Ford dealers will be providing more than 150 courtesy vehicles during tournament week to transport PGA TOUR players, tournament officials and WM Phoenix Open staff. Those vehicles, comprised of 2025 and 2026 Ford Explorer SUVs, Ford F-150 Trucks, Ford Expedition SUVs, and Ford Ranger Trucks will go up for sale at the Phoenix metro Ford Dealerships following the tournament.