World's best converge on Scottsdale for 'The People's Open'

(Photo credit: Cheryl Evans/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)The WM Phoenix Open doesn't hold "signature event" status on the PGA Tour these days, but the event that dubs itself "The People's Open" is more populist than exclusive anyway.

Besides, tour stars don't need added monetary incentive to be persuaded to come to TPC Scottsdale.

Twenty-nine of the top 50 in the world rankings, including World No.