Waste Management Phoenix Open 2019

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The Waste Management Phoenix Open, also known as the Greatest Game on Grass, is legendary among golf enthusiasts. Coming to Scottsdale, Arizona each winter, it is the world’s best-attended golf tournament.

The WMPO annually sees the biggest crowds on the PGA tour and starts this year with golf played by such luminaries as Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson, Keegan Bradley, Rickie Fowler, and Brandt Snedeker. For first time visitors, it’s an absolute must to check out Hole 16, with its stadium seating and crowd numbers exceeding 16,000! For tacos and tequila, you’ll find the new and improved El Rancho on 12.

Other must-visit areas include craft Haus and Fan Zone. What’s more, WMPO is an absolutely green event, with excellent material management every year.

The 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open will be held from January 28, 2019, to February 3, 2019, on the Scottsdale Tournament Players Club (TPC Scottsdale). You can easily find tickets to the WMPO, supported by key sponsors Ak-Chin and Coors Light here.

The price varies: it’s free on Monday and Tuesday, $40 on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and $50 on Friday and Saturday. Following the main event, the Coors Light Birds Nest will be hosting concerts. Coors Light Birds Night will feature Old Dominion on January 30th (with tickets starting from $76), Jake Owen on January 31st (tickets starting from $92), the Chainsmokers and Snoop Dog on February 1st (tickets starting from $187), and Martin Garrix on February 2nd (starting from $105). You can find tickets to these concerts here.

Founded in 1937 by the Thunderbirds, the WMPO is part of their mission to promote the Valley of the Sun through sports. In 2016 The Thunderbirds raised a record $9.3 million for charity and have eclipsed $111 million in charitable giving since its inception in 1932. For more information on The Thunderbirds or the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open, visit www.wmphoenixopen.com.

Danny O'Donnell

Danny co-founded Cowboy Lifestyle Network (CLN), now a western media powerhouse with over 4 million fans. CLN’s success reflects his deep understanding of the western community—not just its spirit, but its economic heartbeat—connecting businesses, events, and enthusiasts in a thriving industry. With this massive reach, Danny has become a trusted voice on rodeo culture, horse care, and Western traditions, covering events from the Houston Livestock Show to the Super Bowl Party Trophy Bar. His journey to building this platform began in Arizona, where he spent eight years in Pinal County’s 4-H program, learning ranching by caring for lambs and getting to know the land like an old friend. At Arizona State University, Danny shone as a two-time "All American" diver and team captain, graduating with a business degree that sparked his entrepreneurial drive. After a decade in corporate management sharpening his leadership skills, he launched CLN. "Giving back has always mattered to me," Danny shares. His support for Horses Help, Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, and a 25-year CLN Christmas Toy Drive proves it, building community trust through action.