{"id":192806,"date":"2025-09-30T17:51:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T17:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/192806\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T17:51:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T17:51:07","slug":"changes-coming-to-wm-phoenix-opens-iconic-16th-hole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/192806\/","title":{"rendered":"Changes coming to WM Phoenix Open\u2019s iconic 16th hole"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) \u2014 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azfamily.com\/2025\/02\/07\/if-you-throw-you-go-wm-phoenix-open-officials-cracking-down-16th-hole\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.azfamily.com\/2025\/02\/07\/if-you-throw-you-go-wm-phoenix-open-officials-cracking-down-16th-hole\/\">iconic 16th hole<\/a> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/wmphoenixopen.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/wmphoenixopen.com\/\">WM Phoenix Open<\/a> is undergoing a facelift for the upcoming 2026 tournament. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">The famous 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open is known for its rowdy crowds, skyboxes and party-like atmosphere. This year, fans can expect to see changes that include an elevated dining experience, more sustainable programs and a better view. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">When fans return to TPC Scottsdale, the new 16th hole will feature wider interior bays and higher ceilings, creating more spacious suites with improved sights. The newly installed frameless glass will provide fans with an unobstructed view of the action. The new structure is reusable, which organizers expect will help reduce waste from the tournament. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">\u201cFor years, the 16th hole has set the standard for excitement in the golf world, now with this new structure, the 16th hole will also set the standard for what a premium fan experience is, not just in golf, but in sports,\u201d said 2026 Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg. \u201cWe\u2019ve opened up the sightlines, raised the ceilings, modernized the interior and added the brand-new Pin Hi Club to take the 16th hole hospitality experience to another level.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The iconic 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open is undergoing a facelift for the upcoming 2026 tournament. Video courtesy of WM Phoenix Open.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Daily individual hospitality tickets will be available at the new Pin Hi Club. The hospitality venue will feature new LED video boards and upgraded interior amenities. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">\u201cWe are excited that the new 16th hole structure will advance sustainability and elevate the fan experience,\u201d said David Brannon, WM Four Corners Area Vice President. \u201cWe expect the new reusable, modular design to significantly reduce construction materials needed. As a result, we\u2019ll see less metal, wood and scrim needing to be recycled or reused through the tournament\u2019s zero-waste process.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azfamily.com\/page\/send-us-your-feedback\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Please click here to report it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? Send <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azfamily.com\/community\/user-content\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">it to us here<\/a> with a brief description.<\/p>\n<p class=\"copyright |\">Copyright 2025 KTVK\/KPHO. 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