Home to the largest and most enthusiastic crowds in the game as well as the most iconic hole on the PGA TOUR – the famed 16th hole Coliseum – the WM Phoenix Open has captured the hearts of millions of golf fans around the world. From hall-of-fame champions, par-4 aces and the loudest hole in golf, to after-hours concerts, Saturday breakfast clubs and more than $226 million raised for charities, there is simply nothing like it in all of sports.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know before you go including FAQs, a complete calendar of events, parking and event maps, the field and daily pairings.
We have the best volunteers in all of sports. Stay tuned for 2026 volunteer information – available later in the year.
The WM Phoenix Open is the largest Zero-Waste sporting event in the world. Learn more about the sustainability efforts at “The People’s Open.”
Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds, is a non-profit organization formed in 1986 to distribute monies raised through the WM Phoenix Open. Its mission is to support organizations that assist children and families, help people in need and improve the quality of life in the Greater Phoenix area. To date, The Thunderbirds and Thunderbirds Charities, with help from Title Sponsor WM, have raised more than $226 million for Arizona non-profit organizations.
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. This is the eighth time the tournament has surpassed the $10 million mark in charitable giving. The previous charity record was $17.5 million, set in 2024.
