"Calls for Change: Addressing Chaos and Incidents at 2024 WM Phoenix Open"
Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega is calling for necessary changes at the 2024 WM Phoenix Open after a significant increase in arrests, ejections, and trespassing incidents compared to previous years. The event saw 653 calls for service, 54 arrests, 211 ejections, and 73 trespassing incidents, with additional underage liquor violation arrests. Organizers attributed the issues to rainy weather and mud, causing overcrowding and a bottleneck at the main entrance. Mayor Ortega expressed confidence in the Thunderbirds' commitment to making the necessary changes for a safe and enjoyable event next year.