SCOTTSDALE – For decades, the WMO has been golf’s most chaotic masterpiece. A local tradition that became a national spectacle. For the 2026 Waste Management Open, the W Scottsdale hotel is leaning into that reality with its first-ever “First Course” package.
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Ryan Rinehart takes a photo from a Bay Club suite during the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on Feb. 6, 2025. © Cheryl Evans-Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The W Scottsdale has the 2026 Waste Management Open covered:
At its core, the package solves a problem every Waste Management Open veteran knows too well: logistics. A Friday stay at W Scottsdale, historically one of the tournament’s most electric days, comes with dedicated transportation to and from TPC Scottsdale, eliminating the miles walked, the parking maze, and the rideshare roulette that define the week.
Fans find a spot to sit on a hill during round one of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC in Scottsdale on Feb. 6, 2025. © Diannie Chavez/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
However, the real innovation lies in what happens when guests aren’t on the course. Throughout tournament week, the hotel transforms into a parallel venue. Poolside watch parties, golf simulators, DJ-driven energy, and cocktail programming replicate the Open’s pulse without requiring fans to chase it. An included dining credit at the property’s Roman-inspired restaurant adds another layer, turning meals into part of the event, not an interruption from it.
Crowds arrive to watch round one of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC in Scottsdale on Feb. 6, 2025. © Diannie Chavez/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
From Wednesday through Sunday, guests can test their own nerves in a hole-in-one simulator challenge, with a $10,000 prize on the line, a subtle reminder that competition fuels fandom at every level. Championship Sunday culminates with a large-screen poolside viewing experience, blending final-round drama with Scottsdale’s signature social scene.
The future of major sporting events isn’t just inside the gates. It’s in curated environments that respect fans’ time, amplify emotion, and turn attendance into immersion. At the Waste Management Open, the first shot of the week might no longer be on the course; it might be at the hotel.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
