2025 WM Phoenix Open best fan outfits and wildest moments
The WM Phoenix Open never disappoints when it comes to creativity from the fans at TPC Scottsdale.
Each year, the People's Open reminds everyone that golf isn't always uptight and can actually throw one heck of a party. From the stadium on the famed 16th hole to the wacky outfits fans wear, the WM Phoenix Open is an elite spectator event.
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On Saturday, tournament sponsor Waste Management is donating $1 for every patron and golfer who wears green to the Working For Tomorrow Fund and many around the course decided to have fun with the theme.
Already we've had some amazing moments this week, highlighted by Emiliano Grillo's slam dunk ace on No. 16.
🚨 A SLAM DUNK ACE!!! 🚨 @GrilloEmiliano makes the 12th hole-in-one on No. 16! pic.twitter.com/RgCObnbbo9
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 7, 2025
Let's see what's in store this weekend. Hopefully it's more scenes like these.
They cheer for the good drives, boo the bad, erupt at a hole in one but no one gets the crowd going like the beer vendors at 9am. Have to love the @WMPhoenixOpen pic.twitter.com/twrifxRp8J
— Morgan Lerette (@BlackwaterDude1) February 8, 2025
Some fans had been in line since 12:30 a.m. 😳 Saturday at @WMPhoenixOpen is officially underway! pic.twitter.com/71YNuMCfcf
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 8, 2025
Saturday morning @WMPhoenixOpen. There's nothing like it. pic.twitter.com/vDhPu7qmEo
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 8, 2025
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