The 2026 WM Phoenix Open, set for February 2-8 at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona, is shaping up as one of the strongest fields of the PGA Tour season so far. Known affectionately as “The People’s Open,” the Phoenix Open consistently draws elite talent, major champions, fan favorites, and a mix of rising stars ready to compete in one of golf’s most vibrant atmospheres.
This year’s field reflects that tradition, offering a rich blend of power players, seasoned winners, and players with strong desert records. Early commitments include World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, multiple major champions, and several former WM Phoenix Open winners, underscoring the depth and competitive promise heading into the 91st edition of “The People’s Open.”
Headliners and Major Champions Head to Scottsdale
Leading the way is Scottie Scheffler, a two-time champion at TPC Scottsdale in 2022 and 2023. He has been a perennial force at this event and one of the standout players on the PGA Tour overall. His status as the world’s top player immediately gives the event star power and credibility among elite fields.
Joining Scheffler in the spotlight is Brooks Koepka, the two-time WM Phoenix Open champion and five-time major winner. Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour via the Tour’s Returning Member Program adds intrigue to the field and reunites one of the modern era’s most accomplished competitors with one of its most fan-favorite events.
The Phoenix Open also features several other major champions and high-ranking stars, including Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland, and Tony Finau, a trio of proven winners with strong records on Tour.
Here’s a look at the complete field for the tournament:
Avant, Thomas
Bauchou, Zach
Bezuidenhout, Christiaan
Bhatia, Akshay
Blanchet, Chandler
Brennan, Michael
Bridgeman, Jacob
Brown, Dan
Burns, Sam
Campbell, Brian
Campos, Rafael
Cauley, Bud
Chatfield, Davis
Clark, Wyndham
Cole, Eric
Conners, Corey
Coody, Pierceson
Davis, Cam
Dou, Zecheng
Dumont de Chassart, Adrien
Dunlap, Nick
Echavarria, Nico
Eckroat, Austin
Ewart, A.J.
Finau, Tony
Fitzpatrick, Matt
Fowler, Rickie
Fox, Ryan
Garnett, Brice
Gerard, Ryan
Gonzalez, Emilio
Gotterup, Chris
Greyserman, Max
Griffin, Ben
Grillo, Emiliano
Hall, Harry
Higgo, Garrick
Highsmith, Joe
Hirata, Kensei
Hisatsune, Ryo
Hoey, Rico
Hoffman, Charley
Hoge, Tom
Højgaard, Nicolai
Højgaard, Rasmus
Homa, Max
Horschel, Billy
Hovland, Viktor
Hubbard, Mark
Hughes, Mackenzie
Im, Sungjae
Jaeger, Stephan
Kanaya, Takumi
Kang, Jeffrey
Keefer, Johnny
Kim, Michael
Kim, S.H.
Kim, Si Woo
Kim, Tom
Kirk, Chris
Kitayama, Kurt
Kizzire, Patton
Knapp, Jake
Koepka, Brooks
Lamprecht, Christo
Lebioda, Hank
Lee, Min Woo
Lee, S.T.
Li, Haotong
Malnati, Peter
Matsuyama, Hideki
McCarty, Matt
McGreevy, Max
McNealy, Maverick
Meissner, Mac
Mitchell, Keith
Morikawa, Collin
Mouw, William
Nakajima, Keita
Neergaard-Petersen, Rasmus
Novak, Andrew
Nyholm, Pontus
Olesen, Thorbjørn
Parry, John
Pavon, Matthieu
Penge, Marco
Phillips, Chandler
Poston, J.T.
Ramey, Chad
Reitan, Kristoffer
Riley, Davis
Rodgers, Patrick
Roy, Kevin
Saddier, Adrien
Schauffele, Xander
Scheffler, Scottie
Schenk, Adam
Schmid, Matti
Shipley, Neal
Simpson, Webb
Smalley, Alex
Smith, Jordan
Smotherman, Austin
Spaun, J.J.
Spieth, Jordan
Stevens, Sam
Straka, Sepp
Taylor, Nick
Thompson, Davis
Valimaki, Sami
van Rooyen, Erik
VanDerLaan, John
Vilips, Karl
Walker, Danny
Whaley, Vince
Woodland, Gary
Yellamaraju, Sudarshan
Young, Cameron
Yu, Kevin
Former Phoenix Open Winners and Fan Favorites
Part of what makes the Phoenix Open special is its history of past champions returning to compete again. The 2026 field boasts several former WM Phoenix Open winners, including Matsuyama, Taylor, Simpson, Fowler, and Woodland.
Matsuyama, a two-time winner in 2016 and 2017, is one of the most accomplished international players in the field with a major championship under his belt and a track record of strong desert play. Taylor, the 2024 champion, and Simpson, a multiple-time winner on the PGA Tour, add both experience and history to the mix. Fowler and Woodland are both fan favorites with strong ties to this event.
In addition to past champions, the field includes many players with consistent results in the Southwestern desert, such as Clark, Spieth, Horschel, Homa, and more. Their presence helps create a wide leaderboard dynamic–players capable of posting low numbers and handling the intense pressure of festival-like crowds surrounding the iconic 16th hole.
What’s New at the 16th Hole
No discussion of the WM Phoenix Open is complete without talking about the par-3 16th hole– nicknamed “The Coliseum”–arguably the most famous and raucous hole in golf. For the 2026 event, organizers are giving golf’s liveliest stage a significant overhaul designed to elevate the fan experience, improve sightlines, and embrace sustainability.
Traditionally packed with tens of thousands of screaming fans who gather behind stadium-style seating, the 16th hole is now getting a new hospitality structure that promises more comfort and modern amenities than ever before. The updated design includes wider interior bays, higher ceilings, frameless glass railings for unobstructed views, and upgraded food and beverage offerings aimed at matching the festive atmosphere with premium service. Daily individual hospitality tickets will be available for the first time through the new Pin Hi Club, giving fans a fresh way to experience the action up close.
Beyond just cosmetic upgrades, the 16th hole changes this year reflect the WM Phoenix Open’s long-standing commitment to environmental responsibility. Organizers have built the new structure with a reusable, modular designthat significantly reduces construction waste, supporting the event’s ongoing zero-waste sporting event goals. This sustainability focus aligns with broader efforts by Waste Management to minimize the tournament’s environmental impact even amid its notoriously massive crowds.
“We are excited that the new 16th hole structure will advance sustainability and elevate the fan experience,” David Brannon, WM Four Corners Area Vice President, said. “We expect the new reusable, modular design to significantly reduce construction materials needed. As a result, we’ll see less metal, wood and scrim needing to be recycled or reused through the tournament’s zero-waste process.”
The redesign also improves sightlines and circulation, which is especially important at golf’s most energetic hole. Fans attending The People’s Open can expect clearer views of tee shots and putts, more comfortable hospitality spaces.
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