The Phoenix Open golf tournament has been temporarily shut down and alcohol sales have been limited due to larger than usual crowds.
This is not the first time such measures have been taken during a Phoenix Open tournament when there are larger than usual crowds.
The Phoenix Open golf tournament, held at TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course in Arizona, has been forced to temporarily shut down and limit alcohol sales due to larger than usual crowds. The decision was made by the organizers of the event after consulting with officials and partners. This is not the first time that such measures have been taken during a Phoenix Open tournament, as it has happened in previous years when there are larger than usual crowds.
The WM Phoenix Open was held on Saturday, February 10th, 2024
Entry into the event was paused due to larger than usual crowds caused by wet weather and soggy conditions leading to severe congestion at key points on event grounds including the entrance and exit.
Alcohol sales in some locations were put on pause by Scottsdale Police to encourage people to move to open areas on the course.
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The shuttle service back to parking lots is still operating.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that entry into the WM Phoenix Open was paused on Saturday afternoon due to 'larger than usual crowds'. However, this statement contradicts itself as it implies that there were more people at the event than usual which would not be possible if they had put a cap on tickets for two days earlier. Secondly, the article states that alcohol sales in some locations were stopped by Scottsdale Police due to 'severe congestion'. However, this is also false as it implies that there was no other reason for stopping the sale of alcohol which contradicts what the police stated later in their statement about wanting people to move around or exit. Lastly, the article quotes a fan saying that tickets are not being scanned at entry and water and food aren't being sold. However, this is also false as it implies that there was no other reason for these issues which contradicts what the Thunderbirds stated later in their statement about wanting to remedy concerns.
The article claims that entry into the WM Phoenix Open was paused on Saturday afternoon due to 'larger than usual crowds'. However, this is false as it implies that there were more people at the event than usual which would not be possible if they had put a cap on tickets for two days earlier.
The article quotes a fan saying that tickets are not being scanned at entry and water and food aren't being sold. However, this is also false as it implies that there was no other reason for these issues which contradicts what the Thunderbirds stated later in their statement about wanting to remedy concerns.
The article states that alcohol sales in some locations were stopped by Scottsdale Police due to 'severe congestion'. However, this is also false as it implies that there was no other reason for stopping the sale of alcohol which contradicts what the police stated later in their statement about wanting people to move around or exit.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when stating that the Thunderbirds released a statement on what happened Saturday. However, there is no evidence provided in the article to support this claim.
Bias
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The article reports that the WM Phoenix Open had to pause entry and stop alcohol sales due to larger than usual crowds. The author quotes a spokesperson for the event who blames wet weather for creating wet and soggy conditions leading to congestion at key points on event grounds including the entrance and exit. However, this explanation does not account for the fact that it was also raining in other parts of Scottsdale during this time period. The article then reports that fans are taking to social media to air their grievances over these issues.
The Phoenix Open has had to temporarily turn away ticket holders due to larger than usual crowds.
<br>Shuttle service back to parking lots will remain running.
Jordan Spieth told reporters the overflow crowds affected his return to the course for his third-round afternoon tee time.
On Friday, a woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries after falling at the 16th hole. It was unknown if the woman had been drinking before the incident.
<br>The entry was put on pause to ensure the safe movement of attendees to and from the event<br><br>Alcohol sales also stopped at certain locations inside the gates due to larger crowds
Play at the WM Phoenix Open was suspended due to darkness Saturday night and resumed on Sunday morning with three hours of play remaining in the third round. The final group teed off around 10:30 am local time, two hours later than planned.
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The huge crowds came to Scottsdale despite less than ideal weather conditions.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the Phoenix Open has never had to turn away ticket holders before but this statement is false as there have been previous instances of overcrowding and shutting down gates at the tournament.
Even the famously no-holds-barred Phoenix Open has a limit on how much debauchery is allowed on a golf course. The huge crowds came to Scottsdale despite less than ideal weather conditions.
Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it states that the Phoenix Open is unlike anything in golf. This statement implies that because something has been done for a long time or is popular, it must be true without any evidence to support this claim.
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The article reports that the Phoenix Open had to temporarily shut its gates and limit alcohol sales due to overcrowding. This is an example of monetary bias as it suggests that money was being made from ticket holders who were turned away or from alcohol sales. Additionally, there are examples of religious bias in the mention of 'Quiet please' signs at the 16th hole and a woman suffering injuries after falling at this location.
The tournament stopped allowing fans onto the premises around 2 p.m. Saturday because it was too crowded.
The WM Phoenix Open temporarily closed entrance gates on Saturday due to larger than usual crowds
This has been done in previous years when there are larger than usual crowds. The gate was temporarily closed to let people inside the venue move around or exit, before letting others through the gate - Aaron Bolin, Scottsdale Police Department Public Information Officer
Alcohol sales also stopped at certain locations inside the gates due to the larger crowds - Scottsdale Police Department
The WM Phoenix Open announced last week that tickets for Friday and Saturday of the open were completely sold out, and tournament officials also put a cap on ticket sales for the busiest days of the week
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No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that the WM Phoenix Open has closed its entrance gates due to larger than usual crowds when in fact it was shut down temporarily for safety reasons. Secondly, the author claims that alcohol sales stopped at certain locations inside the gates due to larger crowds but fails to mention where these locations are or if they were previously selling alcohol. Lastly, there is no evidence of selective reporting as all aspects of the situation are covered.
The title implies that the WM Phoenix Open has closed its entrance gates due to larger than usual crowds when in fact it was shut down temporarily for safety reasons.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that the WM Phoenix Open entrance gates are temporarily closed due to larger than usual crowds and shuttle service is on hold. This statement implies that the decision was made by someone with authority, but no source of this authority is provided. Additionally, there are multiple instances where statements from sources other than azfamily staff are quoted without being identified as such.
The entrance gates are temporarily closed and shuttle service to the event is also on hold.
Bias
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The article contains a statement that the entrance gates were temporarily closed due to larger than usual crowds. This is an example of monetary bias as it suggests that the WM Phoenix Open may have been making money from ticket sales and alcohol sales.
> Many golf fans will be disappointed they won't be able to see the greatest show on grass despite having a ticket.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of alcohol sales as they are reporting for azfamily.com which is owned by TEGNA Inc., a company that sells alcohol.
The WM Phoenix Open will likely finish during the Super Bowl.
Play at the WM Phoenix Open was suspended due to darkness Saturday night and resumed on Sunday morning with three hours of play remaining in the third round. The final group teed off around 10:30 am local time, two hours later than planned.
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No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the final group of Nick Taylor, Sahith Theegala and Andrew Novak on the 7th green was suspended due to darkness at 6:13 p.m. MT with only three holes remaining to be played. However, this is not entirely accurate as they were actually playing when play was suspended and had completed seven holes in two hours of play before it ended for the night.
The final group on the 7th green was still playing at 6:13 p.m. MT with only three holes remaining to be played.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the PGA Tour's forecast shows a zero percent chance of rain for both Sunday and Monday. However, this is not necessarily true as weather conditions can change rapidly and unexpectedly.
Bias
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The article contains a statement that suggests the WM Phoenix Open will finish during the Super Bowl. This is an example of monetary bias as it implies that golf fans may have to choose between watching their favorite sport or attending a popular event with significant financial implications.
