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Green takes the stage on opening night with special guest Ashley Cooke, tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 9 at 10 a.m.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — 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

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.”

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.

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 footprint.