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Friday at TPC Scottsdale brought the second round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open into full focus, with scoring runs, packed leaderboards, and the Stadium Course doing exactly what it does best – rewarding aggressive play and keeping the energy high heading into the weekend.

Ryo Hisatsune holds the lead at 11-under after delivering one of the rounds of the tournament, an 8-under 63 powered by a blistering back nine. Hisatsune posted a 30 coming home, including a stretch from holes 13 through 17 played in 6-under par, tying the WM Phoenix Open record for the longest birdie/eagle streak.

Wednesday is when the WM Phoenix Open stops warming up and starts being itself.

The Annexus Pro-Am took over TPC Scottsdale and reminded everyone why this day has become one of the most anticipated on the calendar. The ropes were full early. Groups were surrounded. Fans followed personalities instead of scoreboards. It wasn’t quiet, it wasn’t scripted, and it definitely wasn’t just another Pro-Am.

The golf mattered, too.

Team Chris Gotterup and Daniel Berger set the pace with a 55 to take first place, edging Team Brian Harman and Tom Hoge, who matched the score but came up just short on the final nine. Team Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka finished third at 57, while Team Cameron Young and Xander Schauffele followed closely behind, also at 57. From the leaders to the middle of the board, the Stadium Course stayed busy all afternoon, with plenty of teams hanging around and pushing the pace.

Monday at the WM Phoenix Open marked the official start of tournament week as the 2026 edition of “The People’s Open” returned to TPC Scottsdale. The annual Carlisle Pro-Am kicked off the festivities, pairing PGA TOUR professionals with community leaders and VIPs for a relaxed yet competitive day on the Stadium Course. While much of the country remains deep in winter, Arizona delivered perfect playing conditions, with clear blue skies and temperatures reaching 77 degrees – setting the stage for an exciting week ahead.

Mario Tiziani’s group claimed first place in the Carlisle Pro-Am, finishing the day at 19-under par. Tiziani was joined by Tim Hovik, Jeff Johnson, John Lightfoot and Charlie Winters, edging out Patrick Flavin’s group, which posted a strong 17-under performance to take second place.

Attention now turns to Tuesday, which continues the early-week momentum with a full slate of special events and practice rounds as PGA TOUR professionals fine-tune their games. Admission on Tuesday is once again free thanks to Ford Free Days, giving fans an opportunity to experience tournament week before competition begins.

Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg announced today a distinguished group of former WM Phoenix Open champions have committed to compete in the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, scheduled for February 2–8 at TPC Scottsdale.

Two-time champion Hideki Matsuyama (World No. 15), 2024 champion Nick Taylor, 2020 champion Webb Simpson, 2019 champion Rickie Fowler, 2018 champion Gary Woodland, and headline the latest commitments.

With these latest additions, the field for the 91st edition of “The People’s Open” now features seven former WM Phoenix Open champions, including previously announced World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and two-time WM Phoenix Open champion Brooks Koepka, all vying for another Waterford Crystal Thunderbird Trophy.

Thanks to Ford, the Official Vehicle of the WM Phoenix, all fans will once again be admitted free of charge on Monday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3 to the WM Phoenix Open as part of “Ford Free Days” courtesy of your Arizona Ford Dealers.

As part of this renewed partnership, the ninth-annual closest-to-the-pin contest called “Ford Drive One for Arizona Charities” will be held on the iconic 16^th hole, giving players a chance to win $10,000 for one of 10 local non-profit organizations, all of whom provide vital social services to people of all ages throughout the community.

“The WM Phoenix Open has always been at its best when it’s accessible to the entire community,” said 2026 WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg. “Ford Free Days allow fans to experience the tournament up close early in the week, enjoy everything happening on the course, and be part of the energy that defines The People’s Open from the moment the gates open.”

WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg announced today that two-time WM Phoenix Open champion and five-time major winner Brooks Koepka has officially committed to compete in the 2026 edition of “The People’s Open,” scheduled for Feb. 2–8 at TPC Scottsdale.

Koepka, a champion at the WM Phoenix Open in 2015 and 2021, officially returned to the PGA TOUR today under the TOUR’s Returning Member Program.  The program provides players who have met elite, performance-based criteria an alternative pathway back to the PGA TOUR while accepting significant and appropriate financial penalties.

“Brooks Koepka is one of the most accomplished players of his generation, so to welcome a two-time WM Phoenix Open champion and five-time Major winner to the field speaks to the stature of this event and its ability to attract the best players in the world,” said 2026 WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg. “We’re excited to welcome Brooks back to TPC Scottsdale and look forward to seeing him compete again at ‘The People’s Open.’”

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The unique aspect of this Championship is that the players, in addition to competing in a 54-hole stroke-play tournament, also honor our military heroes. At the opening ceremony, each golfer receives and carries a commemorative PING golf bag that bears the name and branch of a fallen or wounded hero. Additionally, all of the golfers have the opportunity to visit Luke Air Force Base, the training center for our nation’s F-35 fighter pilots. There, they meet with the Base Commander, fighter pilots and crew, and tour the base while participating in activities rarely seen by civilians.

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. 

The PGA TOUR’s “Event of the Year” acknowledges a tournament that excels in every facet of the event, from fan and player experience to charitable impact and title sponsor integration/activation.

“On behalf of the PGA TOUR, congratulations to The Thunderbirds and WM on the WM Phoenix Open being named 2025 PGA TOUR ‘Event of the Year’,” said Tyler Dennis, PGA TOUR Chief Competitions Officer. “The Thunderbirds take great pride in their relentless push for improvement, which was evident in all aspects of this year’s edition. With a dedicated partner in WM, the WM Phoenix Open continues to showcase what makes the event one that must be experienced on the PGA TOUR calendar.”