Rory McIlroy is the best player in the World, but he hasn’t played on the PGA Tour since winning the CJ Cup. Next week, Rory McIlroy will be the headliner at the 2023 WM Phoenix Open.
This will be the first event with a full field designated in PGA Tour history. The Sentry Tournament of Champions was also designated, but it was not full-field.
Jon Rahm, the defending champion and No. 1 in the world, will be joining the Northern Irishman. 2 Scottie Scheffler. Nine of the 10 top players in the world ranking are expected to be there.
The usual field has 132 golfers, but in 2023 it will have 136. Friday’s announcement will reveal 133 names. The Monday qualifier at McCormick Ranch Golf Club, Scottsdale will determine the final three spots.
“We’ve had an amazing response from all of the top players who are going to play,” stated Pat Williams, chairman of the 2023 WM Phoenix Open.