SCOTTSDALE – The Waste Management Phoenix Open kicked off Monday with the Kadima.Ventures Pro-Am and practice rounds for PGA Tour pros.
The tournament, which held its first event 87 years ago, bills itself as “The Greatest Show on the Grass” and typically boasts an attendance of nearly half a million over the four-day event. This year’s field is scheduled to include top-ranked players Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm and Tony Finau. Competition begins Thursday.
A group of players from the Kidima.Ventrues Pro-Am finishes up on the 18th hole. (Photo by John Mendoza/Cronkite News)The view of the 18th green from the “E18hteen” seats while a group from the Kadima.Ventures Pro-Am putts. (Photo by John Mendoza/Cronkite News)“E18hteen,” a new seating area along the 18th fairway, is another option for fans to sit back and relax while enjoying the Waste Management Phoenix Open. (Photo by John Mendoza/Cronkite News)A Greenskeeper pass, starting at $3,900, gives access to lawn seating and hospitality just across the lake from the 18th fairway. (Photo by John Mendoza/Cronkite News)The fan experience at the Waste Management Phoenix Open stretches far beyond the 16th hole and that includes the Bay Club located across the water from the 17th green. (Photo by John Mendoza/Cronkite News)The grandstands on the 16th hole sit empty during Monday’s practice rounds, but they are expected to fill up as the the week turns into the weekend. (Photo by John Mendoza/Cronkite News)Jim Herman takes his tee shot on the 16th hole during Monday’s Kadima.Ventures Pro-Am. (Photo by John Mendoza/Cronkite News)PGA Tour rookie Cameron Champ warms up on the driving range during Monday’s practice session. (Photo by John Mendoza/Cronkite News)
