SCOTTSDALE, AZ — WM Phoenix Open officials have announced the list of celebrity athletes who have committed to the 2024 Annexus Pro-Am tournament!
The latest celebrities to join the golf tournament include baseball superstars Alex Rodriguez, Adrián Beltré, Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly and Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo.
Raise your hand if you’re ready for Wednesday’s @Annexus Pro-Am. Hit the link to see an updated list of celebrities, hall-of-fame athletes and superstar artists playing on Wednesday.https://t.co/FWdWSbz3cr pic.twitter.com/PhZ3oI5YIK
— WM Phoenix Open (@WMPhoenixOpen) February 5, 2024
Who else is joining the par-tee?
Emmitt Smith, a 3x Super Bowl champion, and 2x Olympic Gold medalist Carli Lloyd were the first to commit to play in the tournament on Wednesday, February 7.
Football stars Larry Fitzgerald and Nick Saban have also since committed to the event, officials said.
"Anticipation is building for the Annexus Pro-Am, a true crowd-pleaser each year. Our hopes are high as we gear up to feature an array of world-class celebrities and athletes," said George Thimsen, 2024 Tournament Chairman, in a news release sent to ABC15. "As we are getting closer to tournament week, we're thrilled to give you a peek into what the star-studded Pro-Am lineup will look like."
You asked, we answered. Carli Lloyd and Emmitt Smith are back in the @annexus Celebrity Pro-Am, Wednesday, Feb 7.
— WM Phoenix Open (@WMPhoenixOpen) January 22, 2024
Link to full story: https://t.co/gNC7vmHTZk pic.twitter.com/hIhMzCU8i6
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HEADS UP! Storms may impact events at this year's WMPO, including parking on Feb. 7.
Just heard from @WMPhoenixOpen officials. They ask those coming to TPC Scottsdale to park at @SaltRiverFields or WestWorld of Scottsdale then shuttle over to the course. It’s all free.
— Jordan Bontke (@JBontkeABC15) February 7, 2024
Some of the lots at TPC look like this: @abc15 pic.twitter.com/tA64wRiylm
ABC15 talked with Scottsdale Fire officials on preparations and what to expect:
