Get ready for a star-studded tee time at the WM Phoenix Open, where the Annexus Pro-Am is once again shaping up to be one of the most electric events on the golf calendar. Tournament chairman Jason Eisenberg confirmed that a fresh wave of high-profile names will be hitting the Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale on Wednesday, February 4 - and it’s a lineup that blends big-league talent with big-time celebrity.
Headlining the latest additions are three heavy hitters from Major League Baseball: Cal Raleigh, Alex Bregman, and Mookie Betts. Raleigh, who helped push the Seattle Mariners to within a single game of the 2025 World Series, has emerged as one of the most dangerous bats behind the plate. He led all MLB catchers last season in both home runs and RBIs - not exactly common territory for a backstop.
Bregman, now with the Boston Red Sox, continues to be one of the most consistent power threats in the league, stacking up multiple 30-homer seasons. And then there’s Betts, the two-time World Series champ and former AL MVP, whose combination of elite defense, clutch hitting, and charisma has made him one of the faces of baseball.
But this Pro-Am isn’t just about the box score - it’s also about bringing together the worlds of sports and entertainment, and this year’s field is doing just that. Colin Jost, co-anchor of “Weekend Update” on Saturday Night Live, will trade the news desk for the fairway. Jost’s resume includes multiple Emmy, Peabody, and Writers Guild Awards - not to mention a spot on the New York Times bestseller list.
Joining him is Brian Baumgartner, best known as Kevin Malone from The Office. Baumgartner has turned his post-sitcom career into a multimedia success story, hosting the hit podcast Off the Beat, where he dives into behind-the-scenes stories from the world of entertainment. Like Jost, he’s also a bestselling author - and a serious fan favorite.
This latest crop of participants joins an already loaded field that includes NFL stars Travis Kelce, Budda Baker, Zaven Collins, Emmitt Smith, and Trey McBride; Olympic legend Michael Phelps; former Cardinals wideout Larry Fitzgerald; U.S. soccer icon Carli Lloyd; MLB pitcher Merrill Kelly; and country music artist Zach Top.
The Annexus Pro-Am has always been more than just a warm-up round - it’s where sports icons and entertainers come together to put on a show, and this year’s roster is no exception. Whether you're a golf purist, a baseball diehard, or just in it for the celebrity sightings, Wednesday at TPC Scottsdale promises to deliver.