The Phoenix Open: A Fan Friendly Experience
Awesome crowd enjoying the Phoenix open 2025
Every spring, as the desert blooms and the warm air returns, a must-see event happens in Scottsdale: the Waste Management Phoenix Open. It’s a fantastic mix of entertainment, community, and the celebration of golf at its finest. Fans from everywhere (sometimes, over 700,000 of them!) converge for a fun-filled, energetic and exciting week. It’s been called the largest-attended golf tournament in the world.
The Phoenix Open is more fan-friendly, relaxed and accessible than many others on the PGA tour. With a range of ticket options, everyone from casual fans to die-hards, from corporate groups to families can find their place here. The course offers plenty of opportunities for spectators to come close to the players, making the experience even more personal and memorable.
A Hole Like No Other
The tournament’s 16th hole is iconic, and exemplifies the vibe of the event. Over 17,000 spectators gather in grandstands that surround the par 3 hole. With each tee-off, the crown explodes with cheers of all kinds, creating a cacophonous environment that adds a welcome challenge for golfers, and fun for fans. Known as the “Coliseum,” this hole is lined with spectators donning noise makers and signs, helping to create a unique environment where professionals who are used to playing on hushed courses must be at the top of their game, navigating everything from jeers to cheers as they attempt one of golf’s most challenging experiences.
All-Around Fun
And this event is about much more than golf–it offers unique experiences for a variety of interests. The tournament grounds are full of entertainment–food trucks, live music, and lots of activities for all ages. For those looking for an upscale experience, trendy restaurants and hospitality suites abound. Being a vibrant part of Scottsdale’s social scene, the event offers VIP gatherings, after-parties, and other who’s-who events throughout the week.
Sharing the Love
There’s also a strong commitment to community improvement and sustainability involved. Thunderbirds Charities (named after a group of leaders that organizes the tournament) is a non-profit organization formed to distribute funds raised during the event to benefit education, youth, and community development. To date, they have raised over $208 million for Arizona charities. And Waste Management (the tournament’s sponsor), with its eco-friendly impact, has helped it to become known as one of the “greenest” sporting events in the country.
What’s not to love about this one-of-a-kind experience? If you’re interested in learning more or coming to see for yourself, here’s a place to start: https://wmphoenixopen.com
