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TICKETS FOR GENERAL PUBLIC ARE ON SALE NOW

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – GRAMMY-winning DJ and producer Zedd is the latest artist announced to the music lineup to the Coors Light Birds Nest – the popular entertainment venue at the Waste Management Phoenix Open Presented by Ak-Chin Indian Community.

With the addition of Zedd, the Coors Light Birds Nest lineup is now set. Flo Rida and Kelley James will kick things off on Wednesday, Jan. 31; Florida Georgia Line and Chris Lane take to the stage on Thursday, Feb. 1; One Republic will perform on Friday, Feb. 2; and Zedd will close out the concert series on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Tickets for all four nights are on sale now through Ticketmaster (800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com) and at all Ticketmaster outlet locations. General admission tickets for Zedd start at $65 while VIP tickets are available starting at $300 and provide exclusive access to the Jameson VIP area where guests are treated to a complimentary catered dinner, complimentary drinks and access to a newly redesigned premium viewing area for the shows. The evening is presented by OMNIA Nightclub Las Vegas.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Former Open Championship winner Louis Oosthuizen, two-time Major winner Zach Johnson and 2017 WM Phoenix Open runner up and 2012 U.S. Open Champion Webb Simpson are among the latest players to commit to the 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open Presented by Ak-Chin Indian Community, set to tee it up January 29-February 4 at TPC Scottsdale. A field of 132 players will vie for the $6.9 million purse, the $1,242,000 first-place check and 500 FedExCup points.

Additionally, former WM Phoenix Open champion Aaron Baddeley (2007) has committed to play.

“The field is beginning to take shape as we get into the weeks leading up to the tournament, and it looks to be one of our strongest ever,” said Tournament Chairman Carlos Sugich.

The 2018 field now includes 19 of the Top-50 players in the Official World Golf Rankings.  Jordan Spieth (2) is the highest-ranked player currently in the field, which features four of the Top-5, six of the Top-10 and 10 of the Top-25 in the OWGR.  Other ranked players in the field include Jon Rahm (3), Justin Thomas (4), Hideki Matsuyama (5), Rickie Fowler (7), Brooks Koepka (8), Alex Noren (19), Francesco Molinari (21), Charley Hoffman (22), Oosthuizen (24), Xander Schauffele (26), Kevin Chappell (32), Si-Woo Kim (37), Phil Mickelson (40), Tony Finau (43), Simpson (44), Steele (45), Russell Henley (46) and Zach Johnson (50).

PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET TO WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIRDS NEST AND RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION TO WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN ON WEDNESDAY

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The Coors Light Birds Nest, the popular entertainment venue at the Waste Management Phoenix Open Presented by Ak-Chin Indian Community, announced today a limited ticket promotion for the opening night show featuring Flo Rida and Kelley James on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

The promo is simple – purchase a general admission ticket for opening night of the Coors Light Birds Nest and receive FREE admission on Wednesday to the Waste Management Phoenix Open, located directly across the street at the TPC Scottsdale. To gain free admission to the tournament, fans must show their Coors Light Birds Nest wristband at the WM Phoenix Open tournament entrance. Fans also must hold on to their wristband to gain entrance to the Coors Light Birds Nest, which will open at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Kelley James will perform at approximately 6:30 p.m. and Flo Rida will take the stage at approximately 8:30 p.m.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Arizona Cardinals all-time leading receiver Larry Fitzgerald, former Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians and All-Pro Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson have been added to the list of star-studded celebrities from the sports and entertainment world who will be playing in the Annexus Pro-Am at the Waste Management Phoenix Open Presented by Ak-Chin Indian Community on Wed., Jan. 31, at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course.

Fitzgerald recently finished his 14th season in the NFL – all with the Arizona Cardinals. During that time, Fitzgerald was named to 11 Pro Bowls, one First Team All-Pro (2008), twice led the NFL in receptions (2005, 2016), twice led the NFL in receiving touchdowns (2008, 2009), won the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2016 and is currently ranked third all-time in NFL receiving yards with 15,545.

Arians recently retired as the Arizona Cardinals winningest head coach in their 98-year history, earning his 50th win in the final game of the year against Seattle. Arians has two Super Bowl titles under his belt (2006, 2009) and was named the AP NFL Coach of the Year in 2012 and 2014, the latter coming as head coach of the Cardinals.

PGA TOUR event honored for “Best Title Sponsor Integration” in 2017

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA – The Waste Management Phoenix Open (Scottsdale, Arizona) was honored by the PGA TOUR at the TOUR’s Tournament Meetings on December 7, earning an award for “Best Title Sponsor Integration” during the 2017 tournament at TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course).

“On behalf of the PGA TOUR, I am pleased to congratulate the Waste Management Phoenix Open for being named the best among its peers on TOUR,” said PGA TOUR EVP and Chief Tournaments and Competitions Officer Andy Pazder. “The tournament committee worked tirelessly with its title sponsor on new and innovative ways of improving the tournament experience and this award is a testament to that.”

The award recognizes a tournament that best integrates the title sponsor’s objectives and brand into every aspect of the event to deliver value, awareness and overall goals. This marks a record-fourth time the Waste Management Phoenix Open has won the “Best Title Sponsor Integration” award.

'Tis the season of giving. Which means -- if we've been good boys and girls -- we'll also be receiving gifts.

Maybe you've had your heart set on a shiny new driver that guarantees 15 more yards. Maybe it was the new wedges with the grooves that'll make your ball stop on a dime. Was it a new bag? Were you really, extra good this year and hoping for a new set of irons?

Well, beggars can't be choosers when it comes to receiving, right?

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(COVINGTON, GA) – Bridgestone Golf – Innovator and manufacturer of premium golf balls, clubs and accessories – introduces the TOUR B XW-1 forged wedges, the company’s most advanced and high-end offerings to date, which will be available at select retailers and online at www.bridgestonegolf.com beginning January 3, 2018.

The latest addition to the ultra-premium TOUR B club lines, the XW-1 Series ($139.99) features classic aesthetics and a teardrop shape. Additional features include:

Tour Grind Sole – provides increased heel and toe relief, making the XW-1 extremely versatile from all lies

Parallel Milling Pattern –  Ensures exceptional spin and control on approach shots and around the green for ultimate control

Forged Mass – Similar to the TOUR B X-Blade and X-CB irons, the strategically placed mass behind the impact zone yields incredibly solid feel and response