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Chaos on the Course: The WM Phoenix Open’s Unforgettable 2024 Experience

Chaos on the Course: The WM Phoenix Open’s Unforgettable 2024 Experience

The 2023 WM Phoenix Open experienced an astonishing surge in attendance, transforming the event into a chaotic and overwhelming spectacle for spectators. A staggering crowd of over 720,000 flocked to TPC Scottsdale, resulting in severe overcrowding and logistical challenges. Fans found themselves waiting in long lines for food, drinks, and restrooms, while congested walkways made navigating the venue a daunting task. These issues were further compounded by insufficient infrastructure and ineffective crowd management strategies, leaving many attendees with a frustrating experience they won’t soon forget

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‘Better, not bigger’: WM Phoenix Open reveals changes after chaotic 2024

‘Better, not bigger’: WM Phoenix Open reveals changes after chaotic 2024

The WM Phoenix Open is embarking on a journey of transformation to elevate the fan experience in response to the overwhelming crowds that defined the 2023 event. Tournament chairman Scott Jenkins has set the tone with a clear directive: “better, not bigger.” This vision focuses on enhancing infrastructure and amenities while preserving the unique atmosphere that defines the tournament.

Exciting changes are on the horizon, including increased restroom facilities, wider concourses, and a reimagined pedestrian flow. The infusion of cutting-edge technology will revolutionize the fan experience with improvements in mobile ticketing and seamless cashless transactions. Notably, the tournament’s duration will remain a compact one-week affair, dispelling any speculations of expanding to a two-week spectacle.

These strategic adjustments are strategically designed to tackle congestion and logistical hurdles faced in the previous year, promising a more delightful and streamlined experience for the hundreds of thousands of fans who make their way to TPC Scottsdale year after year

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