WM PHOENIX OPEN NEWS INFO
Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg announced today that Arizona Cardinals stars Trey McBride, Budda Baker, and Zaven Collins will make their Annexus Pro-Am debut at the 2026 WM Phoenix Open. The trio represents the latest group of local athletes committed to the popular pro-am, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4, on the Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale.
“Few things resonate more with our fans than seeing Arizona athletes take part in tournament week,” Eisenberg said. “Trey, Budda, and Zaven represent the present and future of the Arizona Cardinals, they will certainly add a special local connection and energy to the WM Phoenix Open.”
ARIZONA CARDINALS STARS TREY MCBRIDE, BUDDA BAKER AND ZAVEN COLLINS SET TO MAKE ANNEXUS PRO-AM DEBUT AT 2026 WM PHOENIX OPEN
McBride has firmly established himself as one of the NFL’s premier tight ends and a cornerstone of the Arizona Cardinals offense. During the 2025 season, he delivered a historic campaign, setting an NFL record for receptions by a tight end with 126 catches and earning First-Team All-Pro honors and his second Pro Bowl selection. His production placed him among the league leaders in receptions across all positions, underscoring his impact well beyond the tight end position.
A matchup nightmare with elite athleticism and reliable hands, McBride has recorded three consecutive seasons with at least 80 receptions, including back-to-back 100-catch seasons — becoming the first tight end in NFL history to accomplish that feat. He owns multiple franchise records for a tight end, including receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns, and continues to redefine the role as one of the most dynamic offensive weapons in the league.
Baker is an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and one of the most accomplished defensive players in Arizona Cardinals history. Since being selected in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft, he has earned multiple All-Pro honors and is a six-time team captain and defensive leader. A former standout at the University of Washington, Baker leads all NFL defensive backs with 1,003 tackles since entering the league in 2017. Known for his speed, physicality, and versatility, Baker remains one of the NFL’s premier safeties and a fan favorite throughout the Valley.
A first-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, Collins has developed into a versatile playmaker known for his size, athleticism, and football intelligence. He starred collegiately at the University of Tulsa, where he earned consensus All-America honors and captured both the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Chuck Bednarik Award in 2020. He has played in 51 consecutive games and has 12 sacks, 259 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions in his career.
The 2026 WM Phoenix Open returns to TPC Scottsdale February 2–8 for the 91st edition of “The People’s Open.” One of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR, the WM Phoenix Open has been recognized six times as the PGA TOUR’s Event of the Year and is celebrated as one of the most iconic and fan-friendly tournaments in professional golf.