SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — WM Phoenix Open announced Monday attendees of the annual golf event can expect several changes in 2025.
The 2024 event attracted lots of attention after police reported making dozens of arrests and customers with tickets were turned away at the front gate. Tournament officials issued an apology and vowed to make changes.
Officials said visitors will be able to utilize a new "fan entrance" added at Greenway Hayden Loop to help improve crowd flow.
“This entrance will provide relief at our main entrance and offer a much shorter walk for those fans in high-demand areas near holes 16, 17 and 18," 2025 WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Matt Mooney said in a statement.
Several food and alcohol vendors will also be strategically relocated to balance foot traffic around the course.
Tournament officials said attendees can expect to see a redesign of the Taylor Morrison Fairway House at the 12th hole and improvements at the Desert Oasis BBQ and Beer Garden near the 7th hole.
A fully digital ticketing format will be implemented in 2025 to expedite crowd flow at entrances.
The 2025 WM Phoenix Open is scheduled to take place Feb. 3-9.
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