In late 2009, a video crew traveled to various PGA and Champions Tour events to capture the comments from tour veterans who’ve played in the Phoenix Open, the FBR Open and those who will play in the first Waste Management Phoenix Open next week. The video compilation is full of great comments from some stars [...]
Vijay Singh has played well at The Phoenix Open over the years, winning in 1995 and again in 2003. We recently caught up with Vijay, and we asked him his thoughts on “The Greatest Show on Grass,” the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Johnny Miller had a remarkable run as a professional golfer, and some of his best golf was played on the West Coast swing each year, especially in desert locales. As a result, some called him the Desert Fox for his wiley play in desert venues.
Typical of his success is how he played in The Phoenix [...]
Billy Casper won The Phoenix Open at The Arizona Country Club in 1957, with a 3-shot victory over Mike Souchak and Dr. Cary Middlecoff. He won $2,000 for that winning effort.
Jack Nicklaus won the Phoenix Open in 1964, and finished in the Top 5 several times. He went on to win 18 “majors” in his golf career, and continues to this day as a legendary figure in the world of golf.
Legendary golfer Arnold Palmer won the Phoenix Open in his first official tournament after turning pro. Here he talks about his experiences in Phoenix, and the special memories this tournament has for him.
