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Navigating TPC Scottsdale at the WM Phoenix Open can be a daunting challenge whether you’re a seasoned veteran or visiting the grounds for the first time. But one thing is for sure, there’s always something new to see each year at the “The Greatest Show on Grass.” Consider this your viewing guide to “The People’s Open.”

1 THE 16TH HOLE

AKA THE COLISEUM AKA THE STADIUM AKA THE LOUDEST HOLE IN GOLF

The loudest and most exciting hole in golf features more than 17,000 roaring fans occupying the completely enclosed, three-story stadium often in matching outfits for costumes. On Saturday, those who are lucky enough to secure a seat at the greenside grandstands are part of the 16th Hole Breakfast Club and are treated to free food, music and T-shirts before the start of play.

2 ANNEXUS PRO-AM

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Wednesday, February 9 brings the ever-popular Annexus Pro-Am to TPC Scottsdale where fans can catch a glimpse of celebrities, rock stars, professional athletes, coaches and community leaders playing with PGA TOUR pros. Past players include former Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald, Hall-of-Fame tailback Emmitt Smith, country music star Dierks Bentley, the most decorated Olympian of all time Michael Phelps, Rock Star Alice Cooper and others.

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WHOOP

3 SHOT AT GLORY

After the Annexus Pro-Am, fans are encouraged to stick around at the 16th hole for the WHOOP Shot at Glory where contestants compete for their chance at $1 million for charity in a unique closest-to-the-pin contest. Former winners include Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, former Florida Gator All-American quarterback Tim Tebow, and last year’s winner Alexandra O’Laughlin.

4 THE FAIRWAY HOUSE

PRESENTED BY TAYLOR MORRISON

In addition to being the new Presenting Sponsor of the WM Phoenix Open, Taylor Morrison also will sponsor “The Fairway House” –formally The Ridge – paralleling the par-3 12th hole. This massive, 36,000-square-foot structure sits at the highest point on the golf course and provides an incredible general admission experience with amazing views of four holes - 12, 13 tee, 6 green and 11 green. It’s one of the hidden gems on the golf course.

5 GREENSKEEPER

One of the most well-known venues for seasoned fans of “The People’s Open,” Greenskeeper got a facelift for the 2022 tournament. The redesigned venue will still have the incredible see-and-be-seen atmosphere that patrons relish, but with a new, reimagined and more immersive fan experience.

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6 BIRDIES FOR THE BRAVE

PATRIOTS OUTPOST

The Patriots Outpost is a complimentary hospitality tent for all active duty, reserve and retired military from all five branches of the Armed Forces and their families to enjoy Wednesday through Sunday at the WM Phoenix Open. Once in the tournament, all military personnel and their guests are invited to visit the Birdies for the Brave Patriots Outpost. Located near the 18th tee box, the Patriots Outpost is a comfortable place for our heroes to relax, grab a bite to eat and enjoy a cold or warm beverage (all free of charge) while watching golf.

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7 COORS LIGHT BIRDS NEST

The Coors Light Birds Nest is a four-night concert series located inside an enormous tent across the street from the WM Phoenix Open. The Birds Nest, with its great music, beautiful patrons and enthusiastic partying has earned near legendary status on the PGA TOUR offering a show totally unlike anything associated with professional golf. This year’s lineup includes Diplo and Cole Swindell on Wednesday, Sam Hunt and Russel Dickerson on Thursday, Macklemore, Quinn XCII and Ayokay on Friday, and Kygo, Sam Feldt and Forrester on Saturday.

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DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOK

The Kiva Club DraftKings SportsBook venue located in the desert area between 10 green and 17 fairway just west of Bay Club provides hospitality-style viewing opportunities open to the general public. The main viewing deck and second-level platform with tables and seating across the railing – as well as a center bar – is the best of both WM Phoenix Open worlds smack-dab in the middle of all the action.

9 9 DESERT OASIS

Looking to have fun without the crowds? Head over to the west side of TPC Scottsdale to the Desert Oasis near No. 7 where the shade is abundant, and so is the beer.

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10 FAN ZONE

PRESENTED BY TALKING STICK RESORT

Looking for something to nosh? The Fan Zone is the perfect place to grab a quick bite at Zinburger or Tortas Paquime and recharge before heading back out to watch golf.

11 1937 CLUB

What was once “The Clubhouse” overlooking the 18th green has been completely redesigned and reimagined with an elevated experience throughout the venue and upgraded food and drink options. Curated by the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, the 1937 Club – named after the year The Thunderbirds were founded – delivers a fan atmosphere on par with one of the greatest finishing holes on the PGA TOUR.

12 CHAMPIONS WALL

Adjacent to the Clubhouse and the 1937 Club at TPC Scottsdale is the Champions Wall, where past winners of the WM Phoenix Open are enshrined forever in copper plating.

13 PRACTICE AREA

Ever wonder how the PGA TOUR pros warm up for their round? You can see for yourself at the practice area located just west of the Fan Zone. Each player has their own specific warm-up area with a large, identifiable banner easily seen from the cart path, so you won’t have to take out binoculars to see them. n

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No one was happier to see even a limited number of fans at the 2021 WM Phoenix Open last year than Brooks Koepka.

“Every time I played well it's been in front of fans,” he said. “I struggle with no fans. I can't get the energy. There is nothing. It's kind of very flat.” While the volume level was nowhere near as loud as usual – just 4,500 fans were allowed on the property each day due to pandemic protocol – Koepka used what support there was as fuel on the way to winning the tournament for a second time following his victory (the first of his PGA TOUR career) in 2015.

But then the Florida native has always been a huge fan of the tournament, and not just because he won the first time he played in it. “I love the atmosphere, the rowdiness,” he said. “I guess it kind of goes with my MO. I enjoy it. I think it’s so fun to play in front of thousands of people, especially what goes on at 16. I think it’s the coolest hole in golf. That’s probably why I play so well there.” The trip to Scottsdale proved to be the cure after three consecutive missed cuts prior to the WM Phoenix Open. Plus, Koepka’s plan to stick to his normal formula for final round success at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course worked like a charm.

“Yeah, just got to be within three on the back nine,” he said last year after a third round 66 left him five strokes behind co-leaders Jordan Spieth and Xander Schauffele. “Anything can happen here. Obviously with quite a bit of water off the backside, especially on 11 and 15 and 17, you can make a bogey very quickly. If you hit a good shot you can make birdie. It's good risk/reward. But it's fun and anything can happen.”

Wise words, because despite initially not feeling too positive after the first nine holes, Koepka (who co-led the field in Greens in Regulation Percentage at 86.11 percent for the week) started having a lot of fun. “I remember making the turn and feeling like, man, I don’t really have a chance here,” he said. “Then some things happened once we got to 12. Felt like I was finally back in the golf tournament and I was able to make a good little run.” He did just that with birdies on 13, 14 and 15, leaving him three strokes behind the leaders who were making the turn while playing a few holes behind him. “I watch the leaderboard,” said Koepka. “I love knowing what’s going on and I know what I’ve got to do. I think I was three strokes behind when I looked on 14 and knew I had to make something happen. You know you have a good stretch of holes where you know you can make up some ground. That’s what it’s all about. That’s what I love. And that’s why I love this event.” When he got to the famous par-3 16th, another thought entered Koepka’s mind. “I was thinking, OK, if I can do something with maybe an eagle and two birdies (on his remaining holes) I might have a chance to win it. Then all of a sudden I chipped in on 17, made eagle there, and everything kind of switches in my direction.” That 97-foot eagle on the par 4 17th (he also eagled the par 5 third hole in the final round) not only provided the highlight of the tournament, it gave Koepka a one-stroke lead he never relinquished en route to a closing round of 65.

“If I just caught it right in the fringe it was going to check up on me, and it did perfectly,” he said of the chip shot. “Took a nice little right kick for me, and didn't look anywhere else but the hole.” Six years after his first win at TPC Scottsdale, and with four major victories also on his resume, Koepka was able to enjoy his return to the winner’s circle a little bit more in 2021. “I think in 2015 (when he was 24 years old) I still didn’t know what was going on afterward,” he said. “It was my first win on TOUR and to have it (come) at such a cool event, I don’t think I even knew what was up at that point. I didn’t even know the reality I was in. You don’t appreciate how often you get the chance to let alone win a golf tournament, but also to win my favorite event.”

The victory was a clear highlight in a stellar 2020-2021 season by most standards – Top 6 finishes in four of the five majors (the 2020 Masters was played the previous November rather than its usual April timeslot), more than $5.2 million in prize money, and being part of the U.S. team’s dominating win over Europe in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.

As for his success in the desert, Koepka credits the enthusiastic fans at TPC Scottsdale– even last year’s reduced crowds – for playing a key role. “I think the fans create the energy we feel. We feed off that and try to give that back in return. It creates a revolving door where everybody gets pumped up, excited and as enthusiastic about the game. That’s what you want. Every time I’ve been out there the fans have been nothing but the best. Hopefully they love me as much as I love them.” The 31-year-old became the 16th two-time winner of the Waste Management Phoenix Open and now tries to become just the fifth three-time winner, joining an exclusive club featuring Phil Mickelson (1996, 2005, 2013), Mark Calcavecchia (1989, 1992, 2001), Gene Littler (1955, 1959, 1969) and Arnold Palmer (1961, 1962, 1963). With the amount of spectators expected to be much closer to normal this year, Koepka’s chances of joining that elite group will be even better. “I don't know, it's what I live for,” he said after his win last year. “I live for those moments where you got to close, you got to hit some quality shots, quality putts. I don't know, I just like showing off, I guess.”