Phoenix Open 2027: How to Plan Your Scottsdale Group Weekend
Updated: Oct 27
The WM Phoenix Open (still the Waste Management Open to most locals) is back February 8 to 14, 2027 at TPC Scottsdale, and it's the busiest week of the year in Scottsdale. Houses book out early, dinner reservations disappear and every group in town is chasing the same weekend. We've planned 2,000+ events in Scottsdale since 2018, and Open week is one of our favorite (and most chaotic) times to do it.
Whether you're coming for a bachelorette, a guys trip, a girls trip or a birthday weekend, here's what to know before you go, plus how we take the planning off your plate with Fill the Fridge, rental decor and a full itinerary. Want more ideas for building a weekend around the calendar? Check out our guide to Scottsdale events. We have a full post on the events worth planning a trip around.
Phoenix Open 2027 Dates and What to Expect
Phoenix Open week runs Monday, February 8 through Sunday, February 14 at TPC Scottsdale, with tournament rounds Thursday, February 11 through Sunday, February 14. The week kicks off with the Pro-Am, where PGA Tour players are paired with business leaders and local personalities, and admission is free on Monday and Tuesday. That makes the first two days an easy way to get a feel for the course before the crowds really show up.
Tickets, parking and the full schedule for the week live on the official WM Phoenix Open site.
Our tip: decide which days your group actually wants on the course before anyone buys anything. Most of our groups do one big course day and spend the rest of the weekend at the pool and in Old Town. Want a seat and a full bar? The Kiva Club has views of the 10th green and 17th tee.
How We Plan Your Phoenix Open Weekend
You came for the golf (or the party). We'll handle everything else, so your group can walk into a stocked, decorated house with every reservation already locked in.
Fill the Fridge
Open week is not the week to fight the grocery store crowds. Before you arrive, your group sends over one combined grocery list and our team shops for you. We schedule it for your arrival day, pick everything up and unpack it neatly in your fridge and on the counters. By the time you walk in, the drinks are cold, the liquor is chilled and the snacks are stocked for pregaming before the course and the after party back at the house. Get all the details on our Fill the Fridge service. We have a full post on how it works.
Decor at Your Rental
Perfect for the ultimate Instagram moment, let us spice up your rental with some fun decorations! Want a golf or Phoenix Open twist? We can do that. Found decor online you love? Just send it to our warehouse and we will set it up at your rental before you arrive.
Itinerary Planning and Reservations
Scottsdale is buzzing with fun restaurants, bars and clubs, and Phoenix Open week, trust us, you WILL need a reservation! Hit up our event planners and we will put together a solid itinerary before you arrive. We set up the reservations, give you the locations and make sure you get a nice balance of relaxation and fun. That Maple and Ash reservation? We got you! Want bottle service at the clubs in Old Town? We can do that! Rather stay in and have a private chef cook you dinner? No worries, we can do that too!
Guys Trips and Bachelor Parties
Phoenix Open week is made for guys trips. We book golf tee times, brewery stops and day club cabanas so the group spends less time in the group chat and more time actually having fun. Need more ideas? Our full list of bachelor party activities covers everything we book for guys trips in Scottsdale.
Ready to hand off the planning? Tell us about your Phoenix Open weekend and we'll build it around your dates.
The 16th Hole at TPC Scottsdale
If you've seen one video from the Waste Management Phoenix Open, it was probably the 16th hole. It's the famous party hole: a 20,000-seat stadium wrapped around a single hole, where the crowd cheers (or boos) every shot. It's loud, it's packed and it's the part of the week everyone talks about on the flight home.
If the 16th hole is your group's priority, get there early. Spots fill up fast on the busy days, and once you've claimed one, nobody wants to give it up. Check the official site for 16th hole seating and hospitality options if your group wants a guaranteed spot.
Here's how a lot of our groups do it: a morning at the house with breakfast and drinks from the fridge, a few hours at 16, a walk around the rest of the course, then back to the pool before dinner in Old Town. Having the house stocked and the dinner reservation booked is what makes that kind of day feel easy instead of exhausting.
Birds Nest Concerts and Nights Out
When the golf wraps up, the party keeps going. The Waste Management Open concerts at the Birds Nest bring major musical acts right to the course at night, and Old Town is packed all week. Check the official site for the 2027 concert lineup once it's announced.
Concert nights and Open week dinners book up fast, so lock in your plans early. We can book dinner before the show, a table in Old Town after and a private chef night at the house when everyone needs a break from going out.
Getting There and Parking
TPC Scottsdale is at 17020 North Hayden Road, and parking and shuttle options for the week are posted on the official site. On the busy days, expect full lots and surge pricing on rideshares, especially when everyone leaves at once.
Our favorite fix for groups: let the ride be the party. We book party buses so nobody has to drive, nobody fights for parking and the whole group arrives together.
Where to Stay for the Phoenix Open
Book your stay the moment your group commits. Open week is the busiest week of the year in Scottsdale, so the best houses and hotels go first and prices climb the closer you get. Not set on February? Here's the best time to visit Scottsdale, month by month.
Near Old Town. Walk to dinner and bars, and keep rideshares to a minimum on your big nights out.
A vacation rental with a pool. More space, a private pool and a kitchen for a stay-in night. Best for groups of six or more, and the easiest setup for Fill the Fridge and decor.
Going the rental route? Start with our list of the best Airbnbs in Scottsdale. We have a full post on the houses we love for groups.
What to Bring to the Phoenix Open
Layers and a light jacket. February mornings, evenings and the occasional rainy day can feel totally different from midday.
Shoes you can walk in all day. You'll be on grass for hours, so leave the heels at the rental.
Sunscreen and a hat. The desert sun doesn't care that it's February.
Matching group outfits. Totally optional, but this crowd goes all out and the photos are worth it.
Check the official site for the bag policy before you pack so nobody gets stuck at the gate.
Phoenix Open FAQ
When is the Phoenix Open 2027?
The 2027 WM Phoenix Open, also known as the Waste Management Open, runs February 8 to 14, 2027 at TPC Scottsdale, with tournament rounds Thursday, February 11 through Sunday, February 14.
What hole is the party hole at the Phoenix Open?
The 16th hole. It's the stadium hole with 20,000 seats, and it's the loudest spot on the course.
Are there free days at the Phoenix Open?
Yes! Admission is free on Monday, February 8 and Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
How far ahead should you book a stay for the Phoenix Open?
As soon as your group commits. It's the busiest week of the year in Scottsdale, so the best houses and hotels book out early and prices go up the closer you get.
Can you hire a planner for a Phoenix Open weekend?
Yes! We plan Phoenix Open weekends for bachelorettes, guys trips, girls trips and birthdays, from a stocked fridge when you land to the dinner reservation on your last night.
Don't wait to get your Phoenix Open plans set up. Planning a Scottsdale guys trip? We've got you. Celebrating a bride? Our Scottsdale bachelorette party planner team will build the whole weekend, so you can come to Scottsdale and not worry about a thing!
Comments