WM Phoenix Open's Stadium Hole: Inside The Coliseum's 20,000-Fan Capacity
The WM Phoenix Open's famous 16th hole stadium, nicknamed "The Coliseum," holds between 16,000 and 20,000 spectators, making it the loudest hole in golf. This iconic par-3 features nearly 300 skyboxes and stands surrounding the tee box and green.
Crowd watching golf tournament
The stadium's design was inspired by Tiger Woods' memorable hole-in-one in 1997. Before then, the hole was already known for its atmosphere, but Woods' ace and the crowd's reaction led to the decision to fully enclose it with stadium-style seating.
For spectators interested in experiencing this unique venue:
- 3,750 general admission seats available on first-come, first-served basis
- General admission tickets cost $75-$125 depending on the day
- Corporate hospitality packages available for skyboxes
- The tournament attracts approximately 500,000 fans across four days
The WM Phoenix Open has implemented measures to maintain the exciting atmosphere while ensuring safety, such as serving beer in commemorative plastic cups instead of cans. This change came after the 2022 event when excessive beer can throwing prompted safety concerns.
The tournament, held at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona, continues to be the best-attended event in golf, living up to its nickname as the "greatest show on grass." The Saturday round typically draws the largest crowds, with records showing up to 216,000 attendees in a single day.