It is that time of year again; time for every golf enthusiast to make their way to the “Greatest Show on Grass,” also known as the Phoenix Open, Feb. 1-7.

This year’s festivities are particularly special as the Town of Fountain Hills’ Tourism Division makes its sponsorship debut at the Open. Not only does Fountain Hills have a full page advertisement in the Phoenix Open program guide, but Fountain Hills is also the proud sponsor of hole number 11.

The Phoenix Open festivities began on Monday Feb. 1, with the practice rounds for the PGA Tour pros. Tuesday opened with more professional practice rounds, followed by the ever popular trick shot show and junior golf clinic. Wednesday welcomes the Pro Am as well as the opening of the Coors Light Birds Nest entertainment tent.

The real festivities begin on Thursday with the first round beginning bright and early at 7:30 a.m. Rounds continue through the rest of the weekend.

Placed on the hole sign for hole number 11 patrons to this popular event will see the logo of the Fountain Hills Tourism Division. Hole 11 is a par four and is 472 yards in length. Show your pride for the town we know to be the best town in the world and come to the Phoenix Open next week in a show of support for our tourism efforts.

For a full listing of the Phoenix Open events, visits their website at wmphoenixopen.com/spectator-info/calendar-of-events/

For those in the mood to hit the green, visit experiencefountainhills.org to schedule a tee time at one of our local courses on the Sonoran Golf trail.