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Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas have made a huge announcement recently regarding their playing schedule. Both the star golfers haven’t had an ideal start to the new season. However, when compared, JT is slightly ahead of Rahm in this season so far. As for Jon, he hasn’t competed on the PGA Tour since the Ryder Cup. Hence, this new announcement will boost the morale of all fans. 

The 2020-21 PGA Tour season concluded a couple of weeks back, with Patrick Cantlay winning the FedExCup championship. However, the 2021-22 PGA Tour season has had an incredible start, with Rory McIlroy registering a win early in the season. 

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Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas make a huge announcement

Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas have committed to the Waste Management Phoenix Open in February 2022. Notably, the tournament chairman announced that this event is going to be bigger and better. Hence, Rahm and JT have officially committed to the event, becoming the first golfers to do so. 

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Notably, the tournament is trying to include a few big names likes Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, and others. However, Phil hasn’t decided about his schedule for the 2021-22 PGA Tour season yet. Not to mention, the event is scheduled just a week after the Saudi International, where Phil has committed to play. Regardless, the organizers are confident and are doing everything possible to get the best field for the event. 

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“We feel that it’s going to be one of our best fields ever,” said the tournament chairman, Michael Golding. Moreover, since the company is changing its name to WM, the tournament will also be known as WM Phoenix Open. 

via Reuters

Meanwhile, to make this event bigger and better, there will be a concert in the coliseum. The concert under the lights on the 16th hole by Thomas Rhett and Old Dominion will start the tournament proceedings. “The Concert in the Coliseum I am super proud of and can’t wait for it,” said Michael

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So, we can expect lot more players to commit to the WM Phoenix Open in the coming days. However, as of now, it is only Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas with the official confirmation.  

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