THE PEOPLE'S OPEN NEWS INFO STORIES
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.
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
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.
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.
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”
2026 BIRDS NEST OPENS WITH BAILEY ZIMMERMAN
The 2026 Coors Light Birds Nest lineup continues to take shape as officials announced today country music star Bailey Zimmerman is the newest addition to the 2026 lineup.
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.
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.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT – NAN CURRAN
For more than a quarter century, Nan Curran has been a familiar and trusted presence inside the ropes at the WM Phoenix Open. Splitting her time between Wisconsin and Arizona, Nan has spent 26 years serving on the Walking Scorers committee
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT – ANDREW TAYLOR
From England to Switzerland to the San Francisco Bay Area, Andrew Taylor’s journey has spanned the globe — but each February, he finds himself right at home inside the ropes at the WM Phoenix Open
ASU SUN DEVILS MEN’S GOLF TEAM TAKES HOME TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL HONORS AT THUNDERBIRD COLLEGIATE
The 51st annual Thunderbird Collegiate wrapped up last weekend at Papago Golf Club, with Arizona State University once again coming out on top taking home
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT – FRANK KOHLER
The energy behind any great event comes from the people who pour their time and heart into it and at the WM Phoenix Open, that
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT – GINA CURTIS
In this Volunteer Spotlight, Gina shares her favorite memories, why she keeps coming back, and what makes volunteering at the WM Phoenix Open a truly unforgettable experience.
DETRY DOMINATES IN THE DESERT
The 2025 WM Phoenix Open has come to a thrilling conclusion, with thousands of golf fans once again putting the Super Bowl on hold to witness the crowning of this year’s champion.
SATURDAY AT THE 2025 WM PHOENIX OPEN
Thomas Detry will sleep on the lead heading into Sunday after a dominant third-round performance, finishing the day at 6-under to get to 18-under par for the tournament.