TPC Scottsdale in Arizona is synonymous with one tournament, the PGA Tour’s WM Pheonix Open. Fundamentally, there is a very good reason for that, too, and not just because of the unique party atmosphere the event is famous for.
The course was built specifically with the tournament in mind. Designers Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish were tasked by the PGA Tour with designing a course fit for the tournament. They were more than up to the task. In 1986, the complex opened and, one year later, TPC Scottsdale became the WM Phoenix Open's permanent home.
Since then, the tournament has become one of the PGA Tour's biggest success stories. Nowadays, it is the most well-attended golf event in the world, with estimates of over 700,000 attending throughout the week.
No appraisal of TPC Scottsdale could be complete without mentioning the par-3 16th, which is the only fully enclosed hole on the PGA Tour, and has a capacity estimated to be between 16,000 and 20,000 capacity.
The Coliseum, as it is known, sets the tone for an atmosphere that rivals the Super Bowl taking place over the same weekend. That's largely thanks to its tight grandstand around the green, as huge crowds anticipate witnessing a hole-in-one – something 11 players have managed in the event at the 16th, including Tiger Woods in 1997, which inspired the stadium-style construction at the hole.
While the 16th steals most of the attention during tournaments, the 11th is the toughest - a par-4 that doglegs right and slopes left towards a pond. Another notable hole is the 15th, with water down the left leading to an island green reminiscent of the iconic 17th at TPC Sawgrass.
Overall, players can expect beautifully manicured fairways and subtly contoured greens throughout against the backdrop of the gorgeous McDowell Mountains.
TPC Scottsdale doesn't just offer the Stadium Course. It is also the home of the Champions Course, which was designed by Randy Heckenkemper. It is the more forgiving of the two courses and has a genuine desert feel, including a creek running through it.
Both courses are open to the public. Between February and May 2025, green fees range between $339 and $579 at the Stadium Course depending on the time of day you play. Rates for the Champions Course range between $139 and $249 over the same period.
Whether you're planning to play either course between those dates or at a different time of year, tee times can be booked here with slots and details of rates available three months in advance.
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Can The Public Play TPC Scottsdale?
Both TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course and Champions Course are open to the public. Tee times can be booked online, with prices varying for each course and depending on the time of year you play.
When Did TPC Scottsdale Open?
In 1986 after Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish were tasked by the PGA Tour with designing a course fit for the tournament, and it began hosting the Phoenix Open the year after.
