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The Thunderbirds announced today NFL all-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith and two-time Olympic gold medalist Carli Lloyd are among the first list of celebrities to commit to play in the popular Annexus Pro-Am at the WM Phoenix Open presented by Taylor Morrison on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course.

“Anticipation is building for the Annexus Pro-Am, a true crowd-pleaser each year. Our hopes are high as we gear up to feature an array of world-class celebrities and athletes,” said 2024 Tournament Chairman George Thimsen. “As we are getting closer to tournament week, we’re thrilled to give you a peek into what the star-studded Pro-Am lineup will look like.”

The WM Phoenix Open presented by Taylor Morrison was honored by the PGA TOUR at the TOUR’s annual Tournament Meetings on December 7. The WM Phoenix Open was named the PGA TOUR “Tournament of the Year,” sharing the designation with the BMW Championship. The TOUR’s annual Phoenix-area stop also received “Best Special Event” honors for its “Concert in the Coliseum” as well as “Best Title Sponsor Integration” for the event’s unparalleled sustainability initiatives.

This is the first time since the 2018-19 season the PGA TOUR has presented a complete roster of tournament awards, due to challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

“On behalf of the PGA TOUR, I am thrilled to congratulate the WM Phoenix Open on being recognized with multiple ‘Best Of’ awards for the 2022-23 PGA TOUR Season,” said PGA TOUR Chief Competitions Officer Tyler Dennis. “After several years of challenges related to the pandemic and its impacts on event operations, I’m pleased we are able to once again celebrate the incredible work all PGA TOUR tournaments have accomplished to elevate the experience for players and fans. Our award winners should be extremely proud to be recognized as top among their peers on TOUR.”

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COMPLIMENTARY TOURNAMENT ADMISSION FOR U.S. MILITARY AND U.S. ACTIVE FIRST RESPONDERS

The WM Phoenix Open hosts, The Thunderbirds, would like to invite all Active, Reserve, Veterans, and Retired U.S. Military personnel, along with all U.S. Active Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters and EMTs, to the 2023 WM Phoenix Open. You and one guest will be able to enjoy the Greenest Show on Grass. This marks the 22nd year The Thunderbirds have extended this small gesture to our nation’s heroes.

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Tournament Chairman George Thimsen announced today the WM Phoenix Open presented by Taylor Morrison has added two new VIP venues to its long list of tournament hospitality options, unveiling the new DraftKings Sportsbook – adjacent to the tournament entrance – and Nine, an upgraded VIP viewing venue overlooking the ninth green at TPC Scottsdale. Single-day tickets to both of these new venues are on sale now and can be purchased at www.WMPhoenixOpen.com.

“Every year we try to enhance the overall fan experience at ‘The People’s Open’ and each of these new venues offers a new and unique experience at the WM Phoenix Open,” Thimsen said. “We’re especially excited to offer daily tickets to these venues and are confident fans of the tournament will be blown away at these new elevated experiences.”

PURCHASE DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOK AND NINE TICKETS