Last year’s PGA TOUR Player of the Year Justin Thomas, three-time Major winner Jordan Spieth and perennial fan favorite Rickie Fowler are among the first players to commit to the 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open, set to tee it up January 29-February 4 at TPC Scottsdale.
Additionally, Charley Hoffman, a longtime Waste Management Ambassador and currently the 23rd-ranked golfer in the world, also committed to the play. A field of 132 players will vie for the $6.9 million purse, the $1,242,000 first-place check and 500 FedExCup points.
“Jordan, Justin and Rickie are some of the most talented and popular golfers in the world and we’re thrilled they’ve committed to play,” said Tournament Chairman Carlos Sugich. “All three of these players, as well as Charley, are great ambassadors for our tournament and we’re excited to watch them compete in 2018.”
Thomas had a remarkable 2017 PGA TOUR campaign that included his first Major Championship victory (PGA Championship) among his five wins. He had a total of 12 top-10 finishes in 2017 on his way to being crowned FedExCup Champion and PGA TOUR Player of the Year. He is currently third in the Official World Golf Rankings.