{"id":568783,"date":"2026-02-05T19:35:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T19:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/568783\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T19:35:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T19:35:15","slug":"2026-wm-phoenix-open-tees-off-in-scottsdale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/568783\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 WM Phoenix Open tees off in Scottsdale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\"><b>SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily)<\/b> \u2014 Good morning from \u201cThe Greatest Show on Grass!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">In this edition of Field Trip Friday (special on a Thursday), Good Morning Arizona is headed to TPC Scottsdale to check out what\u2019s new this year, find what to watch for and talk with some excited golf fans at the WM Phoenix Open.<\/p>\n<p>Weather and traffic impactThe &#8220;Greatest Show on Grass&#8221; has arrived, and we&#8217;ve got the details to plan your day. April and Gina check out weather and traffic impact and where to park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Good news for fans and golfers \u2014 dry weather is in store for the whole weekend!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">April Warnecke checks out how weather will impact the tournament, and Gina Maravilla is looking at traffic in the East Valley and where fans can park.<\/p>\n<p>Coffee before hole 16While some fans made their way straight to iconic hole 16, some others prepared for the tournament with their daily cup of coffee to get their day started.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">While some fans headed straight for iconic Hole 16, others started the tournament day with their usual cup of coffee at Hole 18.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Scott Pasmore talks with fans beginning the first day of the tournament with a cup of joe.<\/p>\n<p>Staying safeScottsdale Fire Captain Dave Folio gives tips on how to stay safe during the tournament, especially with the dry conditions and warm temperatures on the green.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Scottsdale Fire Captain Dave Folio gives tips on how to stay safe during the tournament, especially with the dry conditions and warm temperatures on the green. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Some of those tips? Hydrate the night before, don\u2019t forget sunscreen and wear comfortable shoes. <\/p>\n<p>Refill at the Green SceneThe WM Green Scene is a friendly stop for all, with water refill stations and educational games focused on recycling and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The WM Green Scene is a friendly stop with water refill stations and educational games focused on recycling and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Scott Pasmore learns about the new 3D art element of the WM Phoenix Open logo, where fans can recycle their bottles and cans.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Hidden gem\u2019 of the OpenDesert Oasis BBQ &amp; Beer Garden offers some of the best food and drinks at the tournament, bringing out big smokers every year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Desert Oasis BBQ &amp; Beer Garden offers some of the best food and drinks at the tournament, bringing out big smokers every year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Scott Pasmore meets the pitmasters who smoke up hundreds of pounds worth of meat each year. <\/p>\n<p>Fans create exciting atmosphereThe WM Phoenix Open is one of the most fan-centered environments in sports. Scott Pasmore talks with some fans getting pumped for Day 1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Anyone who\u2019s been to the WM Phoenix Open in years past knows it\u2019s one of the most fan-centered environments in sports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Scott Pasmore talked with some pumped fans ahead of the action on Day 1. <\/p>\n<p>Heckle at hole 16TPC&#8217;s 16th Hole is known for being the &#8220;loudest hole in golf,&#8221; and every year, there is one group of hecklers that stand out among the crowd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">TPC\u2019s 16th Hole is known for being the \u201cloudest hole in golf,\u201d and every year, there is one group of hecklers that stand out among the crowd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Gina introduces us to the man behind the unique taunts, capturing the attention of golfers on the green. <\/p>\n<p>A Hero\u2019s WelcomeVeterans and retired U.S. Military personnel, along with all U.S. Active Law Enforcement, firefighters and EMTs got free access to the Greenest Show on Grass.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Veterans and retired U.S. Military personnel, along with all U.S. Active Law Enforcement, firefighters and EMTs got <a href=\"https:\/\/wmphoenixopen.com\/patriots-outpost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/wmphoenixopen.com\/patriots-outpost\/\">free access<\/a> to the Greenest Show on Grass. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Ian Schwartz talks to a Vietnam veteran about what brings him back every year, and what is accessible to those who have served. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azfamily.com\/page\/send-us-your-feedback\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Please click here to report it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? Send <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azfamily.com\/community\/user-content\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">it to us here<\/a> with a brief description.<\/p>\n<p class=\"copyright |\">Copyright 2026 KTVK\/KPHO. 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