The Arizona Open Championship is the annual open state championship of golf in Arizona. The competition is 54-holes of stroke play (3 rounds on an 18-hole course), with the winner being the player with the lowest total number of strokes. Following 36-holes of play the field is cut to the top 50 players and ties for the final round. In the event of a tie following 54-holes, a hole-by-hole, sudden death playoff will determine the winner. The Championship is administered by the Southwest PGA (Professional Golfers' Association of America). The Arizona Open has roots dating back to the inaugural event held in 1937. This historical championship has been held annually since 1953 and boasts an impressive list of past champions including Johnny Bulla, Dale Douglas and Curt Byrum.
Qualification The Arizona Open Championship is open to any professional golfer or to any amateur golfer with a USGA Handicap Index not exceeding 10.0. Players (male or female) may obtain a place in the Championship proper by being fully exempt or by competing successfully in qualifying. Approximately 1/3 of the field is made up of players who are fully exempt from qualifying. Competitors who are not fully exempt must register and compete in a qualifier. Place-winners from qualifying events, conducted historically throughout the month of July, along with those players exempt from qualifying, finalize the Championship field of 156 competitors.
Champions Year Champion Venue Location Score Margin Runner(s)-up Low amateur2026 Cody Massa (a) Papago Golf Club Phoenix, Arizona 197 (−13) 4 strokes Mark BaldwinEthan Butters (a)Jim KnousTrevor Lewis Cody Massa2025 Michael Herrera Papago Golf Club Phoenix, Arizona 196 (−14) 2 strokes Mark Baldwin Johnnie Clark2024 Michael Feagles Papago Golf Club Phoenix, Arizona 196 (−14) 1 stroke Mark Baldwin Asher Nelson2023 Grant Booth Mesa Country Club Mesa, Arizona 191 (−19) 7 strokes Jake Younan Nicky Kling2022 Nicolo Gallatti Mesa Country Club Mesa, Arizona 198 (−12) 1 stroke Charlie BeljanGrant Booth Gavin Aurilia2021 Jhared Hack Superstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector) Gold Canyon, Arizona 195 (−15) 3 strokes Inigo Izuzquiza (a)Patrick Stolpe Inigo Izuzquiza2020 Yannik Paul Superstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector) Gold Canyon, Arizona 198 (−18) 2 strokes Blake CannonCaleb Ramirez Branden Meyer2019 Charlie Beljan Superstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector) Gold Canyon, Arizona 200 (−16) 1 stroke Zach Smith Michael Feagles2018 Jake Younan Troon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 198 (−12) 5 strokes Charlie BeljanJesse Mueller Brandon Smith 2017 Calum Hill Troon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 200 (−10) 4 strokes Brian Cooper Matt McClung2016 Brian Cooper Troon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 202 (−8) PO Playoff Craig Hocknull Ken Tanigawa2015 R.J. Wood Troon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 206 (−4) PO Playoff Matt BryantChris Satterlee Sam Triplett2014 Chris Satterlee Troon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 203 (−7) 2 strokes Andrew Yun Ken Tanigawa2013 Craig Hocknull Superstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector) Gold Canyon, Arizona 200 (−16) 3 strokes Austyn Karle Matt Record 2012 Max Scodro Superstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector) Gold Canyon, Arizona 201 (−15) 3 strokes Brandon Smith Michael Wog II2011 Braxton Marquez Superstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector) Gold Canyon, Arizona 203 (−13) 3 strokes Todd Demsey Jeremy DeFalco 2010 Kendall Critchfield Desert Mountain (Apache) Scottsdale, Arizona 197 (−19) 3 strokes Curt Byrum David McDaniel 2009 Curt Byrum Desert Mountain (Apache) Scottsdale, Arizona 203 (−13) 2 strokes Greg Avant Michael Wog II 2008 Mike Ferris Desert Mountain (Apache) Scottsdale, Arizona 198 (−18) PO Playoff Greg Bruckner Chris Kessler2007 Julien Trudeau The Golf Club Scottsdale Scottsdale, Arizona 204 (−12) 2 strokes Steve Schneiter Chan Kim 2006 Bret Guetz Desert Mountain (Outlaw) Scottsdale, Arizona 202 (−14) 1 stroke Scott Frisch Philip Francis 2005 Tom Stankowski Troon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 200 (−16) 5 strokes Todd Rakotz Philip Francis 2004 Steve Schneiter Troon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 205 (−11) 6 strokes Todd RakotzDean Vomacka Ken Kellaney 2003 Greg Bruckner Troon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 197 (−19) 1 stroke John Bizik Philip Francis PO beat David Brown2002 Greg Casagranda Troon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 205 (−11) 1 stroke Jin Park Aaron Watkins2001 Rob Rashell Troon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 210 (−6) 3 strokes Jeremy ChampouxMike CunningBrian Kontak Rob ManginiJohn Davis2000 Jay Synkelma Troon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 209 (−7) 3 strokes Tim Parun Jin Park 1999 Mike Nicolette Legend Trail Golf Club (R1)Troon North Golf Club (R2, R3) Scottsdale, Arizona 207 (−9) PO Playoff Gerry Norquist Scott Watkins unknown1998 Todd Demsey Legend Trail Golf Club (R1)Troon North Golf Club (R2, R3) Scottsdale, Arizona 213 (−3) 1 stroke Wade DuneganGerry Norquist Allen French 1997 Danny Briggs Legend Trail Golf Club (R1, R2)Troon North Golf Club (R3) Scottsdale, Arizona 212 (−1) 1 stroke Jay Overton Allen French1996 Jim Carter Desert Mountain (Renegade) Scottsdale, Arizona 207 (−9) PO Playoff Larry Mackin Jeff Kern 1995 Danny Briggs Desert Mountain (Renegade) Scottsdale, Arizona 203 (−13) 3 strokes R.W. Eaks Ken Kellaney 1994 Van Batchelder Desert Mountain (Renegade) Scottsdale, Arizona 208 (−8) PO Playoff Jim Carter Richie Andrews1993 Danny Briggs Desert Mountain (Renegade) Scottsdale, Arizona 204 (−12) 4 strokes Jim Carter Ed Smith1992 Scott Watkins Desert Mountain (Renegade) Scottsdale, Arizona 207 (−9) PO Playoff Trev Anderson Mike TompkinsDave Russell 1991 Rick Cramer McCormick Ranch Golf Club (Pine) Scottsdale, Arizona 202 (−14) 7 strokes Jim Ahern Dan MeyersMike Tompkins1990 R.W. Eaks McCormick Ranch Golf Club (Pine Front, Palm Back) Scottsdale, Arizona 210 (−6) PO Playoff Danny BriggsLarry Mackin Scott Frisch1989 Jim Carter McCormick Ranch Golf Club (Pine R1, R2, Palm R3) Scottsdale, Arizona 202 (−14) 8 strokes John AdamsRonnie Black Mark Sollenberger1988 Larry Silveira McCormick Ranch Golf Club (Palm) Scottsdale, Arizona 206 (-10) 2 strokes Andrew Magee Terry Beels1987 Ronnie Black Alta Mesa Country Club Mesa, Arizona 200 (−16) 4 strokes Jim Blair Hub Goyen III1986 Mike Morley Alta Mesa Country Club Mesa, Arizona 208 (−8) 3 strokes Jim Carter Dennis Saunders1985 Bill Garrett Dobson Ranch Golf Course Mesa, Arizona 204 (−12) PO Playoff John JacksonMike Wright Joe Bendetti1984 Paul Nolen (a) Dobson Ranch Golf Course Mesa, Arizona 198 (−18) 4 strokes Don DuBoisCraig McClellanPaul Purtzer Paul Nolen1983 Mike Morley Dobson Ranch Golf Course Mesa, Arizona 197 (−16) 3 strokes Mike FrankoBobby PhillipsJeff ThomsenLarry Webb Paul Nolen PO beat Jim Carter1982 Paul Purtzer Dobson Ranch Golf Course Mesa, Arizona 205 (−8) PO Playoff John Jackson Mark Sollenberger1981 Fred Marti Tucson Country Club Tucson, Arizona 209 (−7) 3 strokes Ray Arinno Mark Sollenberger1980 Larry Webb Desert Hills Desert Hills Golf Course (R1, R2)Yuma Golf and Country Club (R3) Yuma, Arizona 203 (−13) 4 strokes Steve Willis Tony Grimes1979 Roy McMillan (a) Oro Valley Country Club Oro Valley, Arizona 211 (−5) 3 strokes Don PooleyArt Wall Roy McMillan1978 Bob Betley Pinnacle Peak Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 215 (−1) PO Playoff Phil Ferranti Don DuBois1977 Jeff Thomsen Antelope Hills Golf Course Prescott, Arizona 207 (−6) 2 strokes Bob GaonaBill Garrett Tom Gray1976 Bob Betley McCormick Ranch Golf Club (Pine R1, R2, Palm R3) Scottsdale, Arizona 208 (-8) 5 strokes Terry DearBill Garrett Kirk Padgett1975 Bill Garrett Desert Forest Golf Club Carefree, Arizona 216 (E) 5 strokes Ron AultMark Sollenberger (a) Mark Sollenberger1974 Jim Marshall Rio Verde Country Club Rio Verde, Arizona 206 (−7) 1 stroke Joe Porter III Charles Gibson1973 Steve Spray Lake Montezuma Golf Course (R1, R2)Oakcreek Country Club (R3) Sedona, Arizona 209 (−6) 3 strokes Bill Johnston Charles Gibson1972 Bill Johnston Oakcreek Country Club (R1, R2)Lake Montezuma Golf Course (R3) Sedona, Arizona 203 (−11) 5 strokes Rich BlandGlenn McMinn Steve Stull PO beat Dick Hopwood1971 Paul Purtzer (a) Lake Montezuma Golf Course Sedona, Arizona 202 (-11) 1 stroke Phil GibbsRon Reif Paul Purtzer1970 Jim Marshall Lake Havasu Golf Club Lake Havasu City, Arizona 215 (−1) PO Playoff Dick Turner Bill Viele1969 Bob Augustine (a) Sierra Estrella Golf Course Goodyear, Arizona 207 (-6) PO Playoff Dick Turner Bob Augustine1968 Dick Turner Scottsdale Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 137 (-3)*** 1 stroke Bill JohnstonEd Moehling Paul Purtzer1967 Bill Johnston Coconino Country Club Flagstaff, Arizona 215 (-1) 2 strokes Johnny BullaDarrell Hickok Joe Riordan1966 Gar Garland Arizona Country Club Papago Golf ClubCentury Country Club (R4) Phoenix, Arizona 275 (-13)** 4 strokes Joe Porter III (a) Joe Porter III1965 Dale Douglass Mesa Country ClubCentury Country ClubSan Marcos Country Club (R4) Mesa, ArizonaPhoenix, ArizonaChandler, Arizona 268 (−20)** 7 strokes Johnny BullaAl ChandlerBill Garrett Dick Hopwood1964 Kermit Zarley Century Country ClubSan Marcos Country ClubMesa Country Club (R4) Phoenix, ArizonaChandler, ArizonaMesa, Arizona 275 (-11)** 3 strokes Bill Johnston Dick Hopwood1963 Larry Mancour Mesa Country ClubMoon Valley Country ClubCentury Country Club (R4) Mesa, ArizonaPhoenix, ArizonaPhoenix, Arizona 273 (−15) 5 strokes Bob Harris George Boutell1962 R. H. Sikes (a) Arizona Country Club Phoenix, Arizona 282 (−2)** PO Playoff Wayne Breck (a)Bob Harris R. H. Sikes 1961 Bill Johnston Arizona Country Club Phoenix, Arizona 281 (-7)** 5 strokes Al ChandlerBob HarrisSonny Methvin (a) Sonny Methvin1960 Al Mengert Moon Valley Country Club Phoenix, Arizona 201 (-15) 15 strokes Dick Metz Wayne Breck1959 Johnny Bulla Scottsdale Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 209 (-4) 3 strokes George Keyes Dick Hopwood1958 Johnny Bulla Antelope Hills Golf Course Prescott, Arizona 204 (-12) 5 strokes Jim Hiskey Duff Lawrence1957 Tom Lambie Yuma Golf & Country Club Yuma, Arizona 209 (-7) 1 stroke Johnny Bulla Ralph Quiroz1956 Dick Knight Yuma Golf & Country Club Yuma, Arizona 278 (−10)** 2 strokes Billy Casper Duff LawrenceRalph QuirozMarvin Walker1955 George Keyes Phoenix Country Club Phoenix, Arizona 143 (+1)* 1 stroke Errie BallWillie Wansa Gray Madison1954 Errie Ball El Rio Golf Club Mohave Valley, Arizona 137 (-3)* 5 strokes George Keyes Ray Cznowski1953 Don Byrd Wigwam Country Club Litchfield Park, Arizona 221 (+8) 2 strokes Lee Griffith (a) Lee Griffith1952 The Championship was not held1951 Johnny Bulla Wigwam Country Club Litchfield Park, Arizona 212 (−1) PO Playoff Joe Monez Dick Hopwood1950 Johnny Bulla Tucson Country Club Tucson, Arizona 210 (−6) 5 strokes Bob Goldwater (a) Bob Goldwater1949 Jimmy Hines El Rio Golf Club Mohave Valley, Arizona 199 (-11) 4 strokes Johnny Revolta Johnny Rudolph1948 The Championship was not held1947 Johnny Bulla Phoenix Country Club Phoenix, Arizona 140 (-2)* 3 strokes Vernon Allen Bob Goldwater1946 The Championship was not held due to World War II19451944194319421941 Bob Hunsick Naco Country Club Naco, Arizona 211 (-5) 6 strokes Herb BowersJack Harden Kim Bannister, Jr.1940 Dell Urich Bisbee Country Club Bisbee, Arizona 224 (+8) 2 strokes Herb Bowers Barge Pease1939 Dell Urich El Rio Golf Club Mohave Valley, Arizona 143 (+3)* 2 strokes Charlie Brown (a) Charlie Brown1938 Dell Urich Phoenix Country Club Phoenix, Arizona 290 (+6)** 1 stroke Fred Dold (a)Bob Hunsick Fred Dold1937 Dell Urich Phoenix Country Club Phoenix, Arizona 143 (+1)* 2 strokes Vernon Allen Dave Peter
a = Amateur PO = Won in playoff * = Championship was 36-holes ** = Championship was 72-holes *** = Championship was shortened to 36-holes after two-day rain delay
Records Most titles: 5 by Johnny Bulla (1947, 1950, 1951, 1958, 1959) Most consecutive titles: 4 by Dell Urich (1937, 1938, 1939, 1940)