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THE THUNDERBIRDS RAISE A RECORD $20.1 MILLION FOR CHARITY FROM 2026 WM PHOENIX OPEN

The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open – announced today the 2026 edition of “The People’s Open” raised a record-breaking $20.1 million ($20,154,600) for local charities, marking the highest single-year total in tournament history. This is the first time the event has surpassed $20 million in charitable giving in a single year and the ninth time it has exceeded the $10 million mark. It also represents the fourth consecutive year the tournament has set a new fundraising record, surpassing last year’s total of $18.1 million.

GOTTERUP OUTLASTS MATSUYAMA IN ELECTRIC WM PHOENIX OPEN FINISH

Another year, another playoff at TPC Scottsdale.

Seven of the last 11 WM Phoenix Opens have gone to extra holes, and Sunday delivered the drama once again as Chris Gotterup emerged as the 2026 WM Phoenix Open Champion, outlasting two-time winner Hideki Matsuyama in a finish that felt tailor-made for “The People’s Open.”

SATURDAY AT THE WM PHOENIX OPEN – MATSUYAMA LEADS, SUNDAY SET FOR A CLASSIC

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 course, but it was on the back where he found his rhythm, steadying his footing and taking control when it mattered most.

ALL EYES ON SATURDAY – HISATSUNE LEADS, GREENOUT NEXT

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.

GREENOUT DAY AT THE WM PHOENIX OPEN – SUSTAINABILITY IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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 footprint.

FIRST TEE COURSE REPORTER MASON – THE UNSUNG WORKFORCE OF THE WM PHOENIX OPEN

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 does it take to win this prestigious award? It takes a community to be the best, and there’s more than what meets the eye behind the scenes of how the “People’s Open” works.

FIRST TEE COURSE REPORTER – THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PEOPLE’S OPEN

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 an event of this size together? The answer comes down to one word: people.

GOTTERUP LEADS AFTER 2026 WM PHOENIX OPEN FIRST ROUND

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 no time feeling like itself again.

2026 ANNEXUS PRO-AM PAIRINGS ANNOUNCED

The wait is over – the Annexus Pro-Am is back, and Wednesday at the WM Phoenix Open is once again shaping up to be one of the most entertaining days of tournament week.

2026 WM PHOENIX OPEN PICKS: GOLF BEST BETS ON DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOK

After back-to-back events in California, the PGA TOUR heads to Arizona for the WM Phoenix Open at the Stadium Course (par 71, 7,261 yards, poa trivialis/bentgrass/ryegrass overseed greens) of TPC Scottsdale. Since 1987, TPC Scottsdale has been the home of the WM Phoenix Open and at this tournament a year ago, Thomas Detry (-24) dominated with a seven-shot win. This week’s field consists of 121 golfers and there will be a top-65 and ties cut following the first two rounds.