WM Phoenix Open RV Rental Guide

The Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale is the most attended golf tournament in PGA Tour history, routinely drawing over 700,000 spectators across the week — more than any other professional golf event anywhere in the world. What distinguishes it from every other tournament on tour is the 16th hole, a 163-yard par-3 surrounded by a 20,000-seat stadium that generates the loudest sustained crowd noise in golf. The tournament runs a full week in mid-February (Monday practice rounds through Sunday final), which makes it one of the most RV-friendly golf events in the country: base camp in the Scottsdale or north Phoenix area, take a shuttle to the course each day, and avoid the daily hotel logistics entirely.

VenueTPC Scottsdale, 17020 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
DatesFull week in mid-February annually — Monday through Sunday, with practice rounds Monday–Wednesday, Pro-Am Thursday, and the official tournament Thursday–Sunday. Verify exact dates at wmphoenixopen.com each year.
Book Your RVBook 8–10 weeks out. February is Arizona's peak RV season and Scottsdale/north Phoenix inventory tightens fast once the tournament dates are confirmed. If you want hookups within 15 miles of TPC Scottsdale, book by November.

RV Tips for WM Phoenix Open

  1. No RV parking at TPC Scottsdale itself — use official shuttle lots or private RV parks and ride in; Westworld of Scottsdale (2 miles south) has shuttle service on peak days
  2. McDowell Mountain Regional Park (12 miles northeast) has full hookups and is the best RV base for the tournament — it books out early for tournament week
  3. Paradise Valley RV Park and Scottsdale RV Resort are 8–12 miles from the course with full hookups
  4. Tournament Thursday and Saturday are the highest-attendance days; if you want to experience the 16th hole stadium without shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, go Monday or Tuesday for practice rounds
  5. The 16th hole stadium is standing-room and general admission — you don't need a premium ticket to be inside it, just a daily grounds pass
  6. Scottsdale's Old Town is 10 miles south of TPC — the tournament week nightlife scene there is significant, which affects traffic on Scottsdale Road
  7. Combine with a Sedona day trip (1.5 hours north) if you have extra days — Red Rocks Road is fully accessible to Class C rigs
  8. Golf carts are not allowed on the course — you walk 5+ miles per day following players. Comfortable shoes are more important than weather prep
  9. February Scottsdale: 72°F days, 48°F nights. Ideal camping weather — light jacket for evenings, no AC needed

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is the WM Phoenix Open and why is it different from other golf tournaments?

The WM Phoenix Open (formerly the Phoenix Open, formerly the FBR Open) routinely draws 700,000+ spectators across tournament week, making it the most attended golf event in PGA Tour history and among the most attended sporting events in the world. What makes it unusual is the culture: the 16th hole is built as an amphitheater stadium, the crowd is rowdy by golf standards (cheering, jeering, even jeering bad shots), and the overall atmosphere is closer to a music festival than a typical golf Sunday. The combination of ideal February weather, Scottsdale's nightlife, and the 16th hole spectacle makes it one of Arizona's signature annual events.

Where should I park or camp for the WM Phoenix Open in an RV?

There is no RV camping at TPC Scottsdale. The practical approach is to base camp in north Scottsdale or Cave Creek/Carefree and use a shuttle or rideshare to the course. McDowell Mountain Regional Park (12 miles northeast via Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd) is the best nearby option with electric hookups and stunning desert scenery — book through Maricopa County Parks. Scottsdale RV Resort (full hookups, 10 miles south) and Usery Mountain Regional Park (east Mesa, 18 miles) are alternative bases. Avoid driving to the course on Saturday — traffic on Hayden Road backs up severely.

Do I need expensive tickets for the WM Phoenix Open?

Daily grounds passes are available and cover the entire course including the 16th hole stadium — you don't need a premium hospitality package to experience the event. Practice round tickets (Monday–Wednesday) are significantly cheaper than tournament rounds and the course is less crowded. Thursday grounds passes are often the sweet spot: tournament play begins, the atmosphere is high, and crowds are lighter than the weekend. Premium hospitality and skyboxes exist but are largely a corporate entertainment product — the real Phoenix Open experience is on the course with a general admission pass.

What else is happening in Scottsdale during Phoenix Open week?

Tournament week is one of Scottsdale's busiest stretches of the year. Old Town Scottsdale restaurants and bars run extended hours and special events all week. The Barrett-Jackson car auction (held in January at Westworld) is nearby for car enthusiasts, though it runs separately. Kierland Commons and Fashion Square Mall host brand activations. Many visitors use tournament week as an anchor for a longer Scottsdale/Arizona stay — it pairs naturally with a Sedona drive (1.5 hours), a day at the Desert Botanical Garden, or an overnight at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon (3.5 hours).

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