The only thing greener than a golf course is the WM Phoenix Open, and it has already made headlines with many notable confirmations and a few misses. Scottie Scheffler, Brian Harman, and Matt Fitzpatrick are three of the 132 players at the event. Like every year, TPC Scottsdale is ready to welcome fans like an old buddy from Feb 3 to 9. The Golf Channel and CBS are the primary broadcasters for the event. But, if you’re a visitor, there are some do’s and don’ts for every fan on-site and at home to get the best out of the event.

Thou shall not take this lightly, especially after last year’s complaints against intoxication, suffocation, and foul behavior. It was something out of the golf world with cramped and muddy seats, large crowds, and sort of a mob mentality-type situation. This had to happen sooner or later with its seating format made to evoke the energy of football fans. Avoiding all this, the event’s authorities had issued a no-tolerance policy for inappropriate acts. “The move comes after a slew of drunken viral moments occurred last year,” WM Phoenix Open posted on its X account. Since then, certain new rules have been brought into place, let’s take a look.

Top tips for enjoying the WM Phoenix Open

So, you have shaken off the PTSD of last year’s wild ride, and have arrived at the arena. Now what? Well, if you’re pulling up in an Uber, find rideshare at Lot R/Bell Rd Sports Complex off 94th St. north of Bell Road—just enter off Pima and Trailside to 91st Street. In the case of two-wheelers, park and secure your ride at the City of Scottsdale Pavilion, nestled between Lots 3 and 4. For catching the best 16th hole moves, be at the main entrance before 7:00 a.m. for early-bird seats while the new entrance opens at 7:30 a.m. From here, (or much earlier, no one’s stopping you from this), you can start scrolling through the tee time updates on your favorite PGA TOUR stars, celebrities, and Hall-of-Fame athletes. Download the PGA TOUR app on your mobile device, and you’re good. For a smoother entry, all guests, including kids over three, need a wristband to access any hospitality venue—register now at the WM Phoenix Official website.

Want less hassle? Grab your tickets at will call, located at the front gate of the concert venue on 82nd Street and Bell Road, with a government-issued ID matching the ticket’s name. Plus, keep an eye on on-course scoreboards and digital signage for real-time updates on storms, and weather.

While implementing these rules, obey all instructions from tournament officials—if they say “batten down the hatches,” head for shelter. Most importantly, rock your green attire! A donation will be made to the WM Phoenix Open’s Working For Tomorrow Fund, to support emission reduction, sustainable materials, and water management projects in Arizona. These were the do’s but there are activities that the WM Phoenix Open draws lines on. However, some things are considered forbidden at the event.

What’s forbidden at the WM Phoenix Open 2025?

For starters, avoid using foul or abusive language, obscene gestures, fighting, throwing objects, or any actions that distract or disrupt play. No taunting! Refrain from offending players, caddies, officials, volunteers, or other fans. Basically, steer clear of any conduct that could jeopardize the safety of anyone at the event. Check out when Zach Johnson had asked everyone to “Just shut up,” during the third round of the 2024Phoenix Open. Onlookers were being unruly and Zach had had it. A similar incident had happened with Phil Mickelson as well at the same year and same event.

Well, this goes to show how things can get at the People’s Open. And it’s not just the adults who tend to break rules. If you are an underage fan or are visiting with one, remember, that they must not consume alcohol, and no one should help underage individuals obtain it. In case of extreme weather situations, avoid high places, golf carts, fragile structures; trees; wire fencing. However, as of now, the weather has been more or less pleasant on the course, so there’s not much to worry about. After it’s all done, watched, and cheered for, you might want to meet your favorites. There are designated zones for that so do not be that person hovering over others for a bite, the locations are near the Driving Range and the cart pad near the clubhouse.

Fans who break these rules risk immediate ejection, potential criminal trespass charges, and, for hospitality package holders, revocation of their privileges for the remainder of the tournament and beyond. It’s not only the players but also our collective effort that can make this event successful. Now, you’re all set for the loudest green event. Let’s make it into a civilized, and entertaining one, and leave the historic moments on the professionals!