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WM Phoenix Open Preview 2025

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It’s one of the most highly anticipated and controversial events on the PGA Tour. Here is our WM Phoenix Open preview

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The WM Phoenix Open is oe of the most highly-anticipated PGA Tour events on the schedule for the action inside and outside of the ropes.

Some of the best players in the world have won this event at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona in recent years, such as Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka and Hideki Matsuyama.

The event has been made famous for featuring the Stadium hole, the par-3 16th that includes a large stand that surrounds the hole. The fans celebrate when you hit the green and make a birdie, and most probably boo at anything else.

This event always attracts a good field and the 2025 edition is no different. Scheffler, Matsuyama, Wyndham Clark, Matt Fitzpatrick, Justin Thomas, Akshay Bhatia, Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Robert MacIntyre, Jordan Spieth and Sahith Theegala are back for more in Arizona.

Let’s take a look at the event, explain the details and inform you of when and how to watch the 2025 WM Phoenix Open.

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WM Phoenix Open 2025 details

Venue: TPC Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Date: February 6-9, 2025

Course stats: Par 71; 7,261 yards

Course summary: This desert track is relatively short with undulating Bermuda fairways and large, fast Bermuda greens. Deep bunkering and water hazards are the main defence for this course where consistent ball strikers appear to prosper. The course sits at altitude, so players will have to factor this in when calculating their shots. An exciting closing stretch features a reachable par-5, and a driveable par-4, with danger from water hazards lurking throughout. 

Purse: $9.2 million

Defending champion: Nick Taylor (-21, playoff)

TV coverage: How to watch WM Phoenix Open 2025

Thursday: Sky Sports Golf from 9 pm and Sky Sports Main Event from 11 pm
Friday: Sky Sports Golf from 9 pm and Sky Sports Main Event from 10.30 pm
Saturday: Sky Sports Golf from 6 pm and Sky Sports Main Event from 7.30 pm
Sunday: Sky Sports Golf from 6 pm and Sky Sports Main Event from 7.30 pm

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Who won WM Phoenix Open 2024?

Nick Taylor of Canada earned his fourth win on the PGA Tour at the 2024 WM Phoenix Open by beating Charley Hoffman in a playoff.

Hoffman shot a superb 64 to get into the playoff and both players made a birdie on the first playoff hole which was played down the par-4 18th. Taylor then made another birdie to seal his first win since the RBC Canadian Open in 2023 where he beat Tommy Fleetwood in a playoff.

Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler were back in a tied for third in regulation play. Taylor won $1,584,00 of the $8,800,000 prize purse.

Where is the WM Phoenix Open played?

The WM Phoenix Open is played at the Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale and this venue has held the event since 1987. The course is approximately 1,530 feet above sea level.

The event has previously been held at Phoenix Country Club and Arizona Country Club. It used to alternate between these clubs before Phoenix Country Club became the event’s permanent home in 1975 until 1987.

How much are tickets to the WM Phoenix Open?

Tickets for the WM Phoenix Open 2025 can be purchased at on-site ticket booths. Monday and Tuesday of tournament week are free and general admission can also be purchased online through the AXS app.

A ticket for Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday is $75 and a Friday and Saturday ticket is $125.

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Matt Chivers
Matt Chivers

Matt has been playing golf since the age of 13 and was largely inspired to take up the game by countless family members who played golf during his childhood.

Matt is a member at Royal Cinque Ports in Deal playing off a 5 handicap, just a pitching wedge away from his hometown of Dover where he went to school and grew up. He has previously been a member at Etchinghill and Walmer and Kingsdown in Kent.

Having studied history at the University of Liverpool, Matt went on to pass his NCTJ Exams in Manchester a year later to fulfil his lifelong ambition of becoming a journalist. He picked up work experience along the way at places such as the Racing Post, the Independent, Sportsbeat and the Lancashire Evening Post.

Matt joined NCG in February 2023 and is the website’s main source of tour news, features and opinion. He has reported live from events such as the Masters, The Open, the Ryder Cup and The Players Championship, having also interviewed and spoken to many of the biggest names in the sport.

Consuming tour golf on what is a 24/7 basis, you can come to Matt for informed views on the game and the latest updates on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA Tour, Ladies European Tour and LIV Golf.

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