Republic breaks down 2026 WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am, previews weekend
Arizona Republic sports reporter Theo Mackie breaks down the 2026 WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am and gives a preview of the weekend at TPC Scottsdale.
The 2026 WM Phoenix Open is known as The People’s Open.
And the people love the Annexus Pro-Am the day before the beginning of the four-round golf tournament at TPC Scottsdale.
Follow our updates for the latest at the pro-am event on Feb. 4, 2026, an event that pairs PGA Tour pros with top athletes and entertainers.
Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald, current Cardinals Trey McBride, Budda Baker and Zaven Collins, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly and baseball stars Cal Raleigh, Alex Bregman, Mookie Betts were among the people who participated in today’s Annexus Pro-Am.
Legendary swimmer Michael Phelps, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and former Dallas Cowboys star Emmitt Smith also participated.
The annual WM Phoenix Open Shot at Glory took place at the conclusion of the Annexus Pro-Am on Wednesday, Feb. 4, with celebrities, influencers and corporate magnates aiming to get closest to the pin at the par 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale.
Michael Phelps, the former Olympic swimmer and multi-time gold medalist, had the best shot among the celebrities, getting his ball 31 feet, 1 inch away from the hole.
After paratroopers landed and a low flyover by military planes, the contestants took aim for the flag. Most missed the green, but Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie and musician Zach Top landed in the green.
Those in attendance included former Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen, NFL wide receiver Christian Kirk, Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo and former NFL wide receiver Golden Tate. Contestants included Cardinals players Budda Baker and Zaven Collins, former U.S. soccer star Carli Lloyd and Major League Baseball stars Alex Bregman and Cal Raleigh.
— Jose M. Romero
Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh wore a Seattle Seahawks jersey at the 16th hole at the Annexus Pro-Am today, showing his allegiance to Seattle’s NFL team.
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce was a popular participant in the Annexus Pro-Am at the WM Phoenix Open as the NFL star signed autographs for fans and took pictures with them at TPC Scottsdale today.
Travis Kelce popular at WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am
Travis Kelce fans went wild at the WM Phoenix Open as the NFL star signed autographs and took pictures with them on Feb. 4, 2026, at TPC Scottsdale.
The Arizona Republic’s Jose Romero caught up with the Arizona Cardinals’ Budda Baker at the Annexus Pro-Am today to get his thoughts on new Cardinals coach Mike LaFleuer and more.
Budda Baker talks golf, new Cardinals coach at WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker shared his thoughts about new head coach Mike LaFleur at the 2026 WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am on Feb. 4.
Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham was not among the scheduled participants in the WM Phoenix Open Annexus Pro-Am today.
But he did participate.
Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald had Dillingham take a shot on the 16th hole at the pro-am today, delighting the crowd at the TPC Scottsdale.
Here’s how it went down:
The Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce had a memorable moment at the WM Phoenix Open Annexus Pro-Am today, nearly getting a hole-in-one on the famous 16th hole.
TRAVIS KELCE WITH AN ABSOLUTE DART ON THE 16TH. 🔥🎯
The 3x Super Bowl champ sticks it to within a few feet and wins the gold WM chain! pic.twitter.com/H3YubtWgo2
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) February 4, 2026
The shot adds to Kelce’s memorable moments in Arizona.
On Feb. 12, 2023, Kelce’s Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl in nearby Glendale, Arizona, 38-35.
Kelce had six catches for 81 yards and a touchdown in that game.
It’s been a busy week for the Arizona Cardinals’ Trey McBride.
He participated in the NFL’s Pro Bowl Games on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco and then returned to Arizona to participate in the WM Phoenix Open Annexus Pro-Am today.
McBride’s group consisted of professionals Brian Harman and Tom Hoge, with SanTan Ford owner Tim Hovik, Diamondbacks announcer Tom Candiotti and Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly.
McBride was asked by several news outlets about the Cardinals’ hire of coach Mike LaFleur.
“I’m excited about what he’s (LaFleur) bringing to the table,” he told the Cronkite News. “He loves the tight end.”
There are some groups at the 2026 Annexus Pro-Am today that should have big followings.
The first group to tee off on the first tee included Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce.
Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald is in a group with Max Homa and Tony Finau, a group that should have some followers.
The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Cardinals’ Trey McBride are in the same group, a must-watch group for Arizona sports fans.
Check out the complete tee times and groups for the Annexus Pro-Am of the WM Phoenix Open below.
1ST TEE
8:30 a.m. / Group 1: Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka (Pros) …….. Jim Fish, Travis Kelce, Mike Schmidt, Mike Clow (Amateurs)8:40 a.m. / Group 2: Sam Burns, Ryan Fox …….. David O’Reilly, Michael Phelps, Matt Mooney, Zach Top8:50 a.m. / Group 3: Akshay Bhatia, J.T. Poston …….. Bryan Pringle, Joe Koehly, Jack Cella, PatRamm9 a.m. / Group 4: Max Homa, Tony Finau …….. John Morris, Larry Fitzgerald, Jr., BobMcCarrick, Scott Archibald9:10 a.m. / Group 5: Michael Kim, Patrick Rodgers …….. David Myhan, Emmitt Smith, William Campbell, Robert Gelman9:20 a.m. / Group 6: Kurt Kitayama, Wyndham Clark …….. Brian Frakes, Taylor Berry, David Miller, Ronen Aviram9:30 a.m. / Group 7: Sepp Straka, Jordan Spieth …….. Ron Shurts, Keith Pinkley, Anil Atluri, Todd Buchanan9:40 a.m. / Group 8: Andrew Novak, Chris Kirk …….. Jim Harris, Budda Baker, Zaven Collins, Kevin Turner9:50 a.m. / Group 9: J.J. Spaun, Aldrich Potgieter …….. Randy Palmer, Sheryl Palmer, Curt Vanhyfte, Brad Schoenberg10 a.m. / Group 10: Nick Taylor, Rico Hoey …….. Chris Koch, Gregg Tryhus, Gary McCord, George Getz10:10 a.m. / Group 11: Harry Hall, Max Greyserman …….. Mike Meldman, J.J. Dudum, Ben Herman, Grant Horvat10:20 a.m. / Group 12: Brian Harman, Tom Hoge …….. Tim Hovik, Tom Candiotti, Merrill Kelly, Trey McBride10:30 a.m. / Group 13: Cameron Young, Xander Schauffele …….. David Rauch, Kevin Mechtley, Danny Fawley, Charisse Rivers
10TH TEE
8:30 a.m. / Group 14: Corey Connors, Sam Stevens (Pros) …….. Gary Brown, Riad Nizam, Deron Brown, Bill Smead (Amateurs)8:40 a.m. / Group 15: Viktor Hovland, Bud Cauley …….. Stu Redsun, Alexandra O’Laughlin, Kevin Culbert, Ali Van Dalen8:50 a.m. / Group 16: Maverick McNealy, Nico Echavarria …….. Mike Hammer, Mookie Betts, Manjiv Vohra, Terry Adams9 a.m. / Group 17: Gary Woodland, Charley Hoffman …….. Brandon Shaw, Carli Lloyd, Derk Lockhart, Rusty Daigle9:10 a.m. / Group 18: Jacob Bridgeman, Min Woo Lee …….. David Brannon, Cal Raleigh, Wouter vanKempen, Scott Bible9:20 a.m. / Group 19: Si Woo Kim, Matti Schmid …….. David Dryden, Joe Harl, Ed Whitaker, John Moran9:30 a.m. / Group 20: Matt Fitzpatrick, Kevin Yu …….. Brian Feiro, Matt Fleetwood, Tyler Pitman, Dominic Orozco9:40 a.m. / Group 21: Rickie Fowler, Jake Knapp …….. Brendan Cranna, Damani Leech, KyleBrown, Thomas Majewski9:50 a.m. / Group 22: Hideki Matsuyama, Max McGreevy …….. Chuck Boettcher, Alex Bregman, Brian Sewell, Mike Rock10 a.m. / Group 23: Collin Morikawa, Garrick Higgo …….. Jonathan Summers, Jim Maschek, Zach Abraham, Marc Lindsey10:10 a.m. / Group 24: Harris English, Sami Valimaki …….. John K. Solheim, Erika Larkin, Ryan Bogosta, Ashley Wooldridge10:20 a.m. / Group 25: Ben Griffin, Brian Campbell …….. Rafa Carrasco, Anton Marano, Jamie Oakley, Brian Baumgartner10:30 a.m. / Group 26: Chris Gotterup, Daniel Berger …….. Eric Wood, J.R. Crowel, Adam Pritchett, David Porter
Wednesday, Feb. 4
8:30 a.m. — Annexus Pro-Am, TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course3:30 p.m. — WHOOP Shot at Glory, TPC Scottsdale 16th hole3:30 p.m. — Coors Light Birds Nest entertainment tent open – lineup features Bailey Zimmerman with special guest Chase Matthew
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