Everything you need to know about the PGA Tour's most-exciting golf tournament
The Waste Management Phoenix Open (WMPO), part of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup, returns to the Sonoran Desert Feb. 7-13, 2022.
2022 Schedule
Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 7 and 8: Practice rounds for PGA Tour pros take place and all fans are admitted free as part of Ford Free Days. On Feb. 7:, the Carlisle Companies Pro-Am starts at 9:30 a.m. And on Feb.
Celeb Sightings & Entertainment
Celeb attendees are certainly not limited to the tournament's Pro-Am (Feb. 9), but it is one of the hottest places to see and be seen. Each year, a wide variety of current and former athletes are joined by other celebrities, rock stars, coaches, community leaders competing alongside the pros for the coveted win.
Where To Eat & Drink
While standard concession fare is easy to locate throughout the tournament grounds, we appreciate attendees who seek to enhance their Greater Phoenix experience by adding truly local flavor.
Where To Stay
Greater Phoenix is home to more than 69,000 rooms at over 500 hotels and resorts, with additional accommodations on the horizon. However, we recommend booking early for this particular week. A word to the wise: the weather is routinely perfect this time of year, so plan for some pool time.
Parking & Transportation
Once you've secured your tickets and mapped out your schedule for any given day of the open, you're ready to get to and from the event. Whether you choose to park onsite or use a rideshare service, carpooling is recommended.
Tickets & Packages
There are a variety of ticket levels, ranging from general admission to luxury packages, based on the tournament experience you're seeking:
Golf Courses in Phoenix with Desert Landscapes
No matter which golf course you choose, you'll be getting some gorgeous greens. But if you still want that Sonoran Desert feel, tee off at spots such as Troon North , We-Ko-Pa , and Boulders Golf Club , where civilization feels a world away as you stand next to massive desert rock formations and towering saguaros.
Golf Courses in Phoenix with Traditional Landscapes
Raven Golf Club skips the saguaros and boasts more than 6,000 mature pine trees along its lush fairways, and The Wigwam Golf Club — which has 54 (!) holes — is all parkland, with the courses covered in eucalyptus and pine trees.
Golf Courses in Phoenix Resorts
If you're looking for a post-round spa treatment, the best golf courses in Greater Phoenix include spots such as the Arizona Biltmore , JW Marriott Wildfire and Gainey Ranch golf clubs, which are part of opulent resorts where golfers can indulge themselves.
City-Owned Golf Courses in Phoenix
Phoenix owns and operates five 18-hole championship courses and three nine-hole courses throughout the city, including Cave Creek Golf Course and Papago Golf Course , the latter of which sits next to the iconic Papago Buttes in Papago Park.
Golf Tournaments in Phoenix
Phoenix is also home to some of the biggest golf tours and events in the country.
Where is the golf capital of the world?
Golf Courses in Phoenix-Scottsdale, AZ. The Phoenix-Scottsdale area is arguably the golf capital of the world when you consider the number of golf courses available – not to mention the fact that nearly all of them are top quality.
Is Phoenix a good golf course?
The best golf courses in Phoenix are often ranked as some of the top in the country. As for the high temperatures in the summer, yes it's a dry heat and sometimes brutal, but it is also a real opportunity to save money on tee times at a great golf course in Phoenix.
