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Is there anything better than a Friday at the WM Phoenix Open? Fans packed TPC Scottsdale for another electric day of golf, and they weren’t disappointed. The leaderboard is stacked, the energy is building, and with the weekend on the horizon, things are just getting started.

Thomas Detry holds the outright lead at 12-under par, following a scorching 7-under round today. But he’s got company. Alex Smalley and Michael Kim sit just two shots back at 10-under, with Smalley carding a 6-under 65 and Kim firing a bogey-free 8-under 63 to surge into contention.

Right behind them, three players sit at 9-under, including Jordan Spieth, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, and Tom Kim – all within striking distance heading into the weekend. With big names and lots of red numbers on the scorecard, it’s shaping up to be a must-watch Moving Day at The People’s Open.

Emiliano Grillo (3-under) stole the show at the loudest hole in golf. He didn’t just make an ace – he dropped it straight in the cup. A clean, slam-dunk, straight-dart from 155 yards that spun around the hole before finally disappearing, sending 17,000 fans into a flurry. That’s how you make history at the Coliseum.

Yes, plenty happens before the first tee shot is struck, but Thursday marked the official start of the 2025 edition of “The People’s Open.” And if the opening round was any indication, we’re in for an absolute thriller.

Wyndham Clark holds the early lead at 7-under par, making a strong statement out of the gate. But things are tightly packed at the top of the leaderboard, with Taylor Moore and Lee Hodges just one shot back at 6-under par. Right behind them, a stacked group of six players sits at 5-under par, including Justin Thomas, Nicolai Højgaard, Andrew Putnam, Akshay Bhatia, Camilo Villegas, and Adam Schenk. With so many contenders in the mix, this tournament is shaping up to be a shootout.

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Barrow Neurological Foundation will host the inaugural Barrow Open, presented by PXG with special support from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.

This inaugural golf tournament will take place at the iconic TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course, home to “The Greatest Show on Grass,” the WM Phoenix Open. Thanks to support from the Committee Chair Laurie Carson and all the resolute committee members, sponsors, and donors, The Barrow Open is sure to be an unforgettable experience at one of the country's most famous courses.

Proceeds from The Barrow Open will benefit the new Golf Neuroscience Research Laboratory at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. This state-of-the-art lab is dedicated to helping golfers with back pain or injury safely return to their game by establishing uniform, science-backed treatment guidelines.

A Star-Studded Annexus Pro-Am Kicks Off Tournament Week

The Annexus Pro-Am brought out some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and music for an exciting day at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course. Fans lined the fairways to watch four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald Jr., Olympic icon Michael Phelps, country music superstar Luke Bryan and comedic sensation Rob Riggle tee it up alongside some of the PGA TOUR’s best.

Baseball fans got a treat as well. Diamondbacks’ trio of aces Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Corbin Burnes along with their skipper Torey Lovullo, took on the course, while former MLB MVP Jimmy Rollins and slugger Kyle Schwarber added even more star power to the mix. Jelly Roll also brought his larger-than-life personality to the fairways, giving fans an early glimpse before his headlining performance at the Coors Light Birds Nest later that night.

Tournament Chairman Matt Mooney announced today the WM Phoenix Open has received a new wave of commitments from some of the PGA TOUR’s top players who will tee it up at “The People’s Open” February 3-9 at TPC Scottsdale.  The latest additions include 15-time PGA TOUR winner Justin Thomas, three-time major champion Jordan Spieth and World No. 15 Billy Horschel.

“We are less than 20 days away and already the field for the 2025 WM Phoenix Open is shaping up to be one of the strongest in tournament history,” Mooney said. “The latest round of commitments include some of the biggest names on the PGA TOUR. We can’t wait to see them out at ‘The People’s Open’ in February.”

Construction for “The People’s Open” is now underway, and The Thunderbirds, hosts of the WM Phoenix Open, have announced several changes and improvements for the upcoming event designed to elevate the overall fan experience. Changes this year include adding another tournament entrance, an all-digital general admission ticketing platform, improved spectator walking areas, and upgraded general admission venues for fans.

“Each and every year, The Thunderbirds review the previous tournament and look for ways to improve,” said 2025 WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Matt Mooney. We’ve been working closely with the PGA TOUR, Scottsdale Police and Fire, title sponsor WM and our other valued partners to make impactful changes for 2025.  We are excited to announce these enhancements as the countdown to ‘The People’s Open’ begins.”

The Thunderbirds are once again inviting active First Responders as well as Active, Reserve, Veterans and Retired U.S. Military personnel and one accompanying individual to be their guest at the 2025 WM Phoenix Open, which is set to tee it up Feb. 3 – 9 at TPC Scottsdale. This is the 23rd year that The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open – have extended this free invitation as a small gesture of thanks to our nation’s heroes.

Handicap Maximums per player: Men 25 / Women 30

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