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WORLD NO. 1 AND TWO-TIME WM PHOENIX OPEN CHAMP SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER HEADLINES EARLY FIELD FOR 2026 WM PHOENIX OPEN

Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg announced today World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has officially committed to play in the 2026 edition of “The People’s Open,” which is set to tee it up Feb. 2–8 at TPC Scottsdale.
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THE THUNDERBIRDS ONCE AGAIN OFFER FREE ADMISSION TO MILITARY PERSONNEL, ACTIVE U.S. LAW ENFORCMENT, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMTS TO THE 2026 WM PHOENIX OPEN

The Thunderbirds are continuing its tradition of offering complimentary tournament admission to all Active, Reserve, Veteran and retired U.S. Military personnel, along with all Active U.S. Law Enforcement, Firefighters and EMTs (plus one accompanying guest) to the 2026 WM Phoenix Open.
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ASU’S WILLIAMS GOES WIRE-TO-WIRE; ARKANSAS’ ZIBILSKI COMES FROM BEHIND TO WIN 2025 PATRIOT ALL-AMERICA TITLES

Arizona State University junior Connor Williams capped a wire-to-wire victory, and University of Arkansas senior Reagan Zibilski overcame a three-shot deficit in the final round to win her first Women’s Division title in four tries Wednesday at the 15th annual Patriot All -America Invitational.
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BAILEY ZIMMERMAN BOGO COURTESY OF COORS LIGHT​

Limited tickets remain for the opening night of the 2026 Coors Light Birds Nest as country-music sensation Bailey Zimmerman takes the stage on Wednesday, Feb. 4 — and Coors Light is making opening night even bigger with a buy one, get one ticket offer for fans ready to kick off WM Phoenix Open week in style
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WM PHOENIX OPEN NAMED “EVENT OF THE YEAR” IN PGA TOUR’S 2025 “BEST OF” AWARDS

The PGA TOUR announced its 2025 “Best Of” award winners today, naming the WM Phoenix Open “Event of the Year” for the sixth time in tournament history. 
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GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTISTS NELLY AND LUDACRIS TO CO-HEADLINE FRIDAY NIGHT AT 2026 COORS LIGHT BIRDS NEST

The 2026 Coors Light Birds Nest is nearly set now as officials announced rap & hip-hop icons Nelly, Ludacris and Ja Rule join the fully stacked lineup at the legendary four-night concert series
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LARRY FITZGERALD JR. TO HEADLINE 2026 WM PHOENIX OPEN TEE-OFF LUNCHEON AT CHASE FIELD

The Thunderbirds, hosts of the WM Phoenix Open, announced today former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. will be the featured guest for the WM Phoenix Open Tee-Off Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 3, on the diamond at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix.
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GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 2026 WM PHOENIX OPEN

WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg announced today general admission tickets are now on sale for the 91st edition of “The People’s Open,” scheduled for Feb. 2-8, 2026, at TPC Scottsdale.
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2026 WM PHOENIX OPEN VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Volunteer appreciation includes a volunteer package – free of charge, of course – including a logoed polo shirt and outerwear piece, hat and pin. Volunteers enjoy an exclusive, free parking lot, shuttle to and from the event, complimentary catered breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks.
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CONSTRUCTION BEGINS, WM PHOENIX OPEN’S 16TH HOLE GETS TRANSFORMATIVE NEW LOOK

Construction is currently underway on a significant redesign of one of the most unique venues in golf. When fans return to TPC Scottsdale for the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, one of the world’s largest certified zero-waste sporting events, they will be welcomed by a newly reimagined hospitality experience at the 16th hole
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GLOBAL DANCE SENSATION JOHN SUMMIT TO CLOSE OUT FINAL NIGHT OF 2026 COORS LIGHT BIRDS NEST

The 2026 Coors Light Birds Nest lineup continues to grow as officials announced today multi-genre artist and global dance sensation John Summit is the latest headliner to be added to the lineup at the legendary four-night concert series running February 4–7 during WM Phoenix Open week. Summit will wrap up the popular concert series Saturday, Feb. 7 with BUNT. opening the EDM-themed finale.
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THE KILLERS TO KICK OFF WM PHOENIX OPEN WEEK AT CONCERT IN THE COLISEUM

The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open – are excited to announce internationally acclaimed rock band The Killers will take center stage live from the iconic 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale as the official headliner for the 2026 edition of the Concert in the Coliseum presented by Swire Coca-Cola on Saturday, Jan. 31, just two days before tournament week.
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2026 WM PHOENIX OPEN LEADERSHIP: JASON EISENBERG & CHRIS CAMACHO

The Thunderbirds, hosts of the WM Phoenix Open, have appointed Jason Eisenberg the Tournament Chairman for the 2026 edition of “The People’s Open”
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COUNTRY MUSIC BREAKOUT STAR ZACH TOP TO HEADLINE THURSDAY NIGHT OF 2026 COORS LIGHT BIRDS NEST

The 2026 Coors Light Birds Nest lineup is already coming in hot, kicking off with a name that’s turning heads in country music – Zach Top.
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THE THUNDERBIRDS RAISE A RECORD $18 MILLION FOR CHARITY FROM 2025 WM PHOENIX OPEN

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.
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