Why The Waste Management Open Is A Complete Disaster

[@integralmalfunction]

This tournament is literally waste management.

[@StarshipTrooper2050]

@integral….everyone managed to get wasted!

[@jpdst29]

“Damn you people! This is golf, not a rock concert.” - Shooter McGavin

[@MV12267]

Just leave it, golf needs one tournament per year like this. Just know what you're getting into, fans and players.

[@fhslife1544]

No, animals need one tournament like this per a year. And golf doesn’t need you animals.

[@MV12267]

@@fhslife1544 you have to grow the game with young people.

[@christianmuriel4088]

I think the unruly fans need to be tamed tho. I mean, fights breaking out? Just lack of maturity, we should all be there together getting rowdy for golf, not for getting hammered and pushing our opinions on others.

[@nickazar3348]

No it doesn’t. People need to behave like adults and have respect

[@MV12267]

@@nickazar3348 well it is a free country to be fair.

[@michaelscarn2660]

Don’t forget. The reason the purse is so high are those beauties of fans.

[@LarryOrtwine]

$3.6m for winning is a joke. And they wonder why so many signed on LIV. I LOVE that LIV has forced PGA to up the purses

[@frankxaoz1286]

Bro I was thinking the same thing. Players lose sight of that fact, in all sports. Is only one tournament that you have to play with the distraction.

[@ThugLifeBitches1]

That’s just self absorbed

[@kennethmasters9329]

Hell yeah people can concentrate through a ton if they will stop pouting and play.

[@kenb4303]

So what, money trumps everything?

[@butler-macdonald8351]

You can get a 34-person skybox with 4 days of free food and open bar for only $53,000??? Dear lord, they'd go bankrupt by Day 2 if my friends and I took part in that LOL. No wonder they're shutting the bars down at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="120">2:00</a>pm

[@russellkasprzyk4934]

Lmao 😂 right that’s a good ass deal

[@bigunk2667]

That’s gotta be per day

[@ericadams8467]

Amazing deal

[@rolirolster]

That was for one day.

[@jamespohl-md2eq]

If you think your 34 friends are eating and drinking 13k in a day you are deluded.

[@JH-ex6mb]

All born from Happy Gilmore.

[@matthewcadwell9733]

Keep it wild! Golf needs a tournament like this once a year to humble those pros.

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

Weeds legal here. They should consider switching substances so the crowd can calm tf down

[@RiedSalottolo-zc6xu]

WRONG! but they should allow big fat clouds EVERYWHERE

[@Raumance]

That' frisbee golf.

[@birdiec]

Golf and Weed (in my opinion) were made by god to be enjoyed together. Getting baked and playing a round is one of lifes absolute pleasures. I just feel like im a part of the game.

[@roadstar92220]

It’s declined into a disgusting drunk fest. Tiger figured that out years ago & stopped attending.

[@ww2remembered983]

Yep, the cops arresting someone following him around with a loaded gun helped him make that decision.

[@antonioarroyas7662]

Good job on this video! Your audio quality and narration was very well done. The pacing is pretty good and the visuals are solid. Looking forward to the future stuff you put out and seeing how you evolve the channel!

[@PuttingGreens]

Thanks!

[@birdapotamus937]

the purse was just massively increased, would hiring more cops or a security team be too expensive ?

[@Wolfe-xz6tr]

It was only raised for one year in 2023. In 2024 it went back down to $8M.

[@Michael-kv2im]

I was recently at the Boeing Classic this year and their was a hole next to the T-Mobile clubhouse where all the drunk old people were and at one point one of the players had to stop and wait for everyone to shut up. As soon as it was quiet another drunk female had to start yapping again for attention. It was beyond annoying and disrespectful. I think humans are losing their morals more and more every year.

[@BVP93]

As someone who has been going to the Phoenix Open (WMO) since I was a kid, it's nothing like the great tournaments I remembered growing up. The crowd was loud but respectful. People were there for the golf. It was truly a great viewing experience. Nowadays, I wouldn't go anywhere near that event. On top of the insane crowds, the frat environment that has culminated in the last five years has killed any enjoyment. It's nearly impossible to watch golf unless you're in a sky box. It went from a few people that I knew were interested in going to EVERY SINGLE PERSON. I don't mind it growing in popularity but it attracted the absolute worst crowds imaginable for golf Golf needs new fans but these people aren't longterm fans. Far from it.

[@ryand4168]

It’s a great example of sports being ruined by money. Football, basketball and baseball has only gotten more expensive and the game has changed just so the players and owners/league can make more money. I hate the pitch clock and bat tossing after a home run and the over the top celebrations.

[@epixkwiks9875]

John daily would come out of retirement to play the management open lol.

[@andrewcooke62]

Nothing wrong with the concept, if that's your thing. Players and fans can decide whether to attend or not. Can't think of anything worse myself.

[@kimbrigreen950]

“Lighten up, Francis.”

[@hillbilly4christ638]

That’s the fact Jack!

[@jwilladc]

Ohhh cry me a river. It really wasn’t anymore rowdy than previous years… it was just the tremendous rain that forced all 200k people onto slender little slippery walk ways instead of the hillsides. The rain is to blame, not the fans

[@jasonnacci4091]

Golf needs this to define one parameter extreme. Augusta is the other end,. Let it be. Let it evolve.

[@nickasta3400]

A lot of people forget that this tournament used to take place the same weekend as the match play. And the Sunday has always had to compete with the Super Bowl. So with a lot of the most popular golfers not there, they loosened up the rules to attract fans. But now, with no match play, they never scaled things back!

[@Shawnmell]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="60">1:00</a> love the random inconsequential elevation fact just thrown in there lmao

[@Backertothegrave]

I'm proud to be from Arizona just because of this organized Happy Gilmore tournment.

[@IcyBird420]

I haven't been in ten years because they started cracking down on partying. This is nothing.

[@Duncan94]

Only recently got into golf and had no idea this event existed - this is crazy hahaha!

[@Mamammia1]

Great vid!! Can't wait for the next one!

[@patrickkrodgers]

INHO it started waaay back with "you da man" and has gone down from there to "go in the hole" shouted in the downswing of a tee shot on par 5. When the PGA and officials refuse to do anything about it, this is what you get.

[@tntsuchtie9490]

we need more of this!!!!

[@gaona1479]

I was shocked when you had 200 something subs keep doing what your doing

[@stevel6895]

I never enjoyed watching golf more than during COVID. No fans on the course, it was a pleasure to watch...

[@zigzack54]

womp womp

[@ramonmoreno1658]

I am from AZ and honestly I feel embarrassed at the way the people here act. The PGA has let this tournament get out of hand. I hope the do away with it this year.

[@davidh9585]

If it makes you feel any better there are idiots in every state!

[@christianmuriel4088]

Which year was the last straw for you? I’ve always wanted to go and was thinking about it this next year but, I’ve noticed the last couple years have been a lil too rowdy.

[@jamespohl-md2eq]

@@christianmuriel4088It’s been bad for at least 5 years. Super crowded. Super drunk. Super expensive. If your idea of a great NYE is being hemmed up in Times Square w amateurs who only go out on NYE then it’s must go.

[@ConFamGaming]

Dont forget those bastards killed pat tillman and covered it up because he wouldn't be a good ole boy

[@mattglumactheautisticgolfe1608]

Good! Golf is a gentleman's sport. Not a drunkard's sport.

[@SmartiesSniffer]

My company gets a suite at 16 every year. Because it’s a professional event I can’t drink too much, but I wish I was able to! I can totally see why everyone got upset after the 2024 tournament, but I love the trip so I hope they keep it going

[@Stewart5225]

Golf would be more popular if Fan Fun was the objective of tournaments.

[@Doug_Brest]

This past year, they were tossing beers on the green seemingly every other good shot, rather than just a hole in one. Dozens of people were hospitalized. It needs to keep its fun atmosphere but scale it back to how it was just a couple years ago

[@anotheryoutubechannel4809]

it ain’t edc people. 😂😂

[@raymooreaz]

Don't call it the "Waste Management Open" (or worse yet just "Waste Management"). Who cares about a garbage company rich enough to sponsor this anyway. I don't care about "naming rights." Call it the Phoenix Open (which you do in the description - thank you for that).

[@elduderino007]

I love the coverage and this is a perfect example of why we can't have nice things. Profit has sway over principles.

[@davidmyers3745]

WHEN DID EVERYONE GET SO UP TIGHT MY GOD LET THESE PEOPLE HAVE FUN FOR THE MONEY THEY'RE GIVING AWAY THE PLAYERS SHOULDN'T SAY ANYTHING JUST GO OUT AND TRY TO WIN THE MONEY ANYTIME PEOPLE STARTS HAVING FUN SOMEBODY WANTS THEM TO NOT HAVE FUN IF YOU DON'T LIKE THIS KIND OF ACTION GO HOME AND PUT BENGAY ON YOURSELF AND LEAVE EVERYBODY ELSE ALONE

[@Viking-ry8vo]

I have attended this tournament 3 times. No argument that they need to control and arrest the drunks immediately. Keep in mind though that a lot of non-golf fans attend for the party, but turn into true fans after seeing how good these guys are in person. The PGA needs young fans, no?

[@CDig07]

Idk if you mentioned it but at around 12 the ticket workers just started letting hundreds of people in for free not checking any tickets. Had to wait in a 2 hour line to take a piss

[@jileel]

Its an expression of the current American culture.

[@stanbecker2444]

@@jileel isn’t that sad?

[@15buggie]

@@stanbecker2444 Depends how you look at it. Drug and drinking culture is wild elsewhere in the world. Even places like the UK. The pompous fucks golfing there just keep their alcoholism on the down low and pretend to be someone who's elevated above the people actually rolling on the booze filled fun.

[@zacharyradford5552]

Yeah cause other countries are so clean cut.

[@MoparTechWill]

The open is actually a useful release valve, it allows the golfers and fans to vent the dread of having dedicated their whole lives to undoubtedly the most boring sport known across the universe.

[@philipg7982]

Focusing on one hole (16th) and one day (Saturday) Go on Sunday and it's a regular tourney. They stopped keeping track publicity on crowd sizes each day. Halting alcohol sales around the 16th at peak times. If you go to hole 2, it's a ghost town and a completely chill environment, maybe that's a better spot for people who don't like it.

[@gerryjenner7375]

One reason, not mentioned, is that the super bowl is always the same Sunday. With 2hour time difference, from start of sb, the fans continue their party. It’s a 24 hour blow out.

[@DC-id5gi]

I think a rowdy tourney is fine, but covering the green with beer cans and the fights are too much. Alcohol sales need to be monitored better and probably increase security

[@Pingstein11]

I stopped watching the WMO about 15 years ago. I knew then exactly where it was going. In my opinion it's not for true fans of golf. It's for people who want to party and try to be more than just a spectator at a open. I'm sure there are a lot of reasons the Pro's don't avoid this stop. However I bet most of them would if they could. Little if anything will be done to curtail the stupidity. Because that's the main draw. The people associated with the PGA don't shoot themselves in the foot when it comes to money.

[@Spyvee001]

great video, sad to see the pearl clutchers will likely get their way

[@kennethdarby8941]

The 16th Hole is awesome. Other than that, I don't wanting people talking in my Setup or Swing. Let just 16 be the party

[@Budsport_TV]

Great video man. Keep ‘em coming

[@PuttingGreens]

Thanks!

[@bartonstink]

What made this video “great” in your opinion??

[@EMETRIC]

Great video dude

[@machone539]

A golf tournament happened during a FRAT PARTY. What part of PARTY does the PGA does not know? If players don't wanna play, don't play. I honestly don't think anyone attending would care.

[@sk8snwmx]

I've golfed my whole life and love watching this one!!!!

[@john6291]

They should start another golf tour group.. this shows that there is a demand.

[@bobfeller604]

NBA players can shoot free throws with 16,000 fans screaming. I'm pretty sure the tour players can swing a golf club and putt.

[@mbrick87]

Same with kickers in the NFL. Golf pros are just whiny bishes.

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

They need to ban alcohol for the next decade. This tournament is going downhill. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="578">9:38</a> that is totally unacceptable. The PGA Tour needs to slam the gavel on this shit show.

[@cosmolean]

I was at the 2011 hole in one at Hole 16. It was an incredible experience.

[@stanbecker2444]

@@cosmolean get out more cos. ⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️

[@mackkennington2899]

Y’all brought LIV here so it’s on y’all. You got paid anyway!! So fans need to enjoy if they are paying!!

[@philmccrevis4493]

My only regret is not being there to join in.

[@loud_laughter]

Been there. It’s a little insane. Used to be crazy only on 16th. Golfers can skip this tournament if they want. Or be prepared.

[@briangulley6027]

Every other sport is played by people screaming but golf demands silence. Weak.

[@TWTexasA1]

It’s pathetic..golf is about the only sport left where the players and most of the fans have some class. If the jerks don’t come anymore do to no alcohol sales that would be a good thing. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@1922DPenny]

It’s a garage collection company, it what they do

[@LouisEmery]

How can you have a hole within a stadium? It would be too short.

[@markhanenberger6483]

This tournament is a joke! The most notable aspect are all the drunks! Well done PGA!

[@Tel864]

This circus only encourages people to do the same things at other tournaments.

[@canyoncruzr3462]

Went to the 2023 show but won't bother attending again.

[@ryanu3708]

News flash. It’s not just this tournament, it’s almost all of them. Also what does the sea level altitude have to do with anything lol.

[@jonathanjones3091]

I love it. Where do I get tickets? This seems like the best golf tournament ever.

[@moonlightmelodrama]

Golfing events have their own culture. That's a good thing. You want crazy? Watch the Phoenix Open. You want old school class? Watch The Masters. Bottom line. You decide. Don't let others do it for you.

[@adamdavis5243]

this is golf, people!

[@efg1311]

One week per year. If the players don’t like it they can skip it. There are just as many players who absolutely love this event as those he hate it. Ironically I think LIV kind of modeled their tour on this event, not nearly to the same degree of insanity but they were definitely trying to capture that energy

[@suncitypro1]

It is hard to watch that tournament! There is too much bs going on all over that golf course to watch! Tear down the stands on 16 and the tournament falls apart!

[@johnvalencia7488]

Why on Earth would anybody go to a live sporting event now days? I get a much better view from my television. Plus, no drunks, routies, the dollars spent, etc. etc, etc.

[@jamespohl-md2eq]

Mostly because it’s guaranteed you won’t be there.

[@benhewson6239]

The most insane part of this video is the picture of the thunderbirds in sweaters, long sleeves, and pants in Phoenix. I live in Arizona and that is a recipe for a heat stroke!

[@LoCoAde87]

Isn't Arizona prone to getting very cold in and around that time? I am from Ireland, and I vaguely remember some WGC event being halted due to the cold and even snow or hail one year.

[@jamespohl-md2eq]

You live in Phoenix but don’t seem to know that the WM Open is in February, which has an average high 71.

[@Wolfe-xz6tr]

The tournament is delayed due to morning freeze pretty much every year.

[@jaelindiaz7585]

Bro i was freezing to death last WM

[@brendanayres7920]

I had just assumed that they'd outsourced the running of the event to a couple of Australians and an Irishman.

[@Ty-no8lj]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="35">0:35</a> wtf, Dexter?

[@PuttingGreens]

Lol it looks like him!

[@michaelalerich8858]

Give the fans what they want or face becoming irrelevant, one crazy tournament a year is totally acceptable .

[@GotDamBoi]

I blame certain golf youtubers for this type of behavior getting so much worse. We all know who I'm talking about

[@timodell66]

When you over sell tickets for this event what do you expect.

[@melcarr9327]

It's an amazing concept 😂

[@epluribusunum6898]

I think the whole concept is absolutely awesome and so much fun for the fans. Absolutely fantastic! If a golfer does not like it, then don't compete!

[@PuttingGreens]

Certainly entertaining!

[@chevy4x466]

The golfer should understand what they r getting into. It is a fun one off event. I just saw most fans having a great time. The Karen’s want to ruin this event. Let the hard working people have fun. Perhaps the event supporters may also reflect on the rude behavior of yelling during swings. The pga tour is so anti fun, it’s why their average viewership are senior citizens

[@russellhixson1692]

So drunks fighting is awesome and fun ? Sounds like something a 15 year old would say.

[@sixcylinders6346]

@@chevy4x466 No, the average PGA Tour viewership is made up of normal sensible people that know how to behave depending on where they are, not brain dead attention seeking morons who lose their minds after 2 cans of cheap beer.

[@chevy4x466]

@@russellhixson1692 I think anyone would agree that violent people should get 86ed from the event. Some got way too drunk. Most just had a good time. Sorry u can’t understand that not all hard working people enjoy time off just like u.

[@mcmadman9272]

If waste management dies golf will go with it. People want to have fun when spending money at an event

[@LoCoAde87]

I thought the caddy races were fun, but it is incredibly dangerous doing it with a full tour bag it must be said. The sweet Caroline at 5am is harmless lmao. Stuff like that happens at the Ryder Cup. That said, screaming during players swings unless prompted is funking stupid and given the increase in golf betting in the US, you just know plenty of fans are purposefully doing it to win their bets, too.

[@KellerCt]

I can see an entire golf course set up with stands.

[@svanwyn1]

best tournament of the year... by far

[@two-nine7730]

Piss warm American beer.Gotta drink 24 just to get goin.

[@KissmyBasss]

Don't cry, LIV!

[@AP-ui7oi]

Alcohol is a waste of time.

[@paulcapirchio4378]

You gotta give them one where they can act like this. Golf hooligans!😂

[@whatdudeokman6481]

How out of shape do you have to be where running 150 yards puts you at risk?

[@digitaldemocracyai-rob]

Lots of top players dont play it. Nuff said.

[@kom3479]

It is not a disaster, it’s an amazing experience.

[@allthingssports7567]

really good vid

[@PuttingGreens]

Thanks!

[@Clownlife432]

Are we about to see green street hooligans for golf? Fitting since it’s waste management, very Tony sopranoesque.

[@curtislund8322]

Just a big clown show now. Alcohol adds to the huge mess.

[@robbykicklighter3803]

It is fun…. PGA needs it. Why Liv was created in part.

[@DaBPC40]

Then don’t play in the tournament🤷🏻‍♂️, either embrace it or gtfo.

[@markussleiter2489]

This really might be the plot of happy Gilmore

[@talonfortytwo2719]

this looks awesome

[@roychato2000]

Let's not act like us normal golfers aren't squeeky clean. This is the one fun tournament a year. Don't go if you don't like it. Better for the rest of us to have fun.