In 2024, the Phoenix Open saw 54 arrests, taking its party atmosphere a step too far. This year, the tournament struck a ...

The Thunderbirds almost lost Mike Leonard. He’s not a player, sponsor, or corporate suite buyer. But he is one of the WM ...

Despite sold-out crowd, the 2025 WM Phoenix Open was a bit smoother than 2024, which police and organizers attribute to ...

Rickie Fowler, one of the most popular players at the WM Phoenix Open, withdrew from the tournament before the second round ...

Matt Mooney, chairman of the 2025 WM Phoenix Open, talks on Feb. 8, 2025, about the changes the Thunderbirds made for the ...

The first three rounds of the 2025 WM Phoenix Open have delivered on the Thunderbirds promise of better not bigger.

Tournament organizers have adjusted their policies and the grounds to handle huge crowds. "There's no way it's going to be ...

“I'm fairly confident that will continue based on the value it brings to the Valley, to our customers and to the PGA,” Watson said. Thunderbirds unveil big changes for WM Phoenix Open ...

In the 15 years with Waste Management as title sponsor, the Thunderbirds and the WM Phoenix Open have raised an impressive $142 million. Watch each week as the PGA pros fire for more birdies and ...

The WM Phoenix Open has become more about the substantial price for admission and VIP experiences. Is the tourney's biggest impact on wallets of fans?

Entirely digital ticketing is being introduced for the first time, enabling organizers to monitor crowd figures efficiently ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The first Phoenix Open was played in 1932 and then revived in 1939 by Bob Goldwater and the Thunderbirds, a civic organization tied to the Phoenix ...