Drawing BIG Crowds to the BIG Green

Vacation rentals in Arizona are filling up fast with over 500,000 golf enthusiasts expected in attendance for the Waste Management Phoenix Open, a premiere golf tournament. Annually sporting the largest crowds on the PGA Tour, the Waste Management Phoenix Open (formerly the FBR Open) has gained legendary status. Visitors from all over the globe descend upon Arizona to witness the exciting competition on the big green. Defending champion Kenny Perry and 143 other golfers will compete for $6 million in prize money, through Sunday, February 28^th.

Tiger Tales

Nope, you won’t see the World Number One golf player, here. In fact, Tiger hasn’t competed at this tournament since 2001, but fans are rooting for Phil Mickelson, ranked Number Three in the world and a two-time winner of this highly-anticipated golf tournament.

Going Green

Solar-powered trash compactors, recyclable concessions cups and plates and even recyclable materials for signage and other media are part of Waste Management’s efforts to make the big green, well, green.

Green for Charity

Giving back to community is an important element of the tournament: The sponsoring Phoenix Thunderbirds will be adding to the $65 million they already have raised for Arizona charities.

Big Name Entertainment

Entertainers abound: Actor Josh Duhamel, comedian George Lopez, actor Andy Garcia and Scottsdale’s own Alice Cooper will rouse the crowds and get the joint jumpin, all in the name of supporting national and Arizona charities.  (Main-stage music starts at 6 pm.)

After-Party-Hearty

After daytime fun, throngs of people head to one place to see and be seen: the Birds Nest party tent, with doors opening at 3:30 pm each day.

Schedule:

Thursday, February 25
7:40 am FBR Open 1st round
3:30 pm Coors Light Birds Nest entertainment tent opens

Friday, February 26
7:40 am FBR Open 2nd round
3:30 pm Coors Light Birds Nest entertainment tent opens

Saturday, February 27
Tee Times TBA: FBR Open 3rd round
3:30 pm Coors Light Birds Nest entertainment tent opens

Sunday, February 28
Tee Times TBA: FBR Open 4th round

Parking & Directions:

Free public parking is available (with shuttle access to the tournament gates)

TPC Scottsdale
Stadium Course
17020 N Hayden Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255

Play: For more details, go to: wastemanagementphoenixopen.com

Stay: To make your visit as comfortable as possible check out Westbrook’s vacation properties; find the perfect place with all the amenities you desire.

The Waste Management Phoenix Open, formerly FBR Phoenix Open, is considered the “Greatest Show on Grass”.The 75th version of the event is expected to top it’s 2008 record attendance of  538,356.  When the day’s golfing activities dwindle, and you’re looking for a place to mingle, the Birds Nest is the place to go.  When you need a place to crash Westbrook Vacation Rentals has over fifty luxury vacation rental properties to choose from.  www.wearewdp.com

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As most of you Arizonans are aware, it’s that time of year-the State Fair! October 16-November 8th you can find plenty to do at the Arizona State Fair grounds. There are a ton of great concerts, Rob Zombie, Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, Rodney Atkins, David Cook, Billy Currington, Kelly Clarkson and many more. So get your sweaters, grab some greesy fair food and a beer, kick back and listen to live music!

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November 5-7, 2009

High-energy and high-style fashion, health and wellness extravaganza, featuring fashion shows on an outdoor 60-foot runway stage, a luxury pavilion of health, beauty and wellness providers, and shopping of nearly every stratum comprise the affair in downtown Scottsdale’s Waterfront and adjacent SouthBridge districts.

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