SCOTTSDALE – The 2026 Waste Management Phoenix less than two weeks away, and the highly-anticipated Annexus Pro-Am just added some exciting new names in Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowlers. The Annexus Pro-Am is when celebrities from or outside the Valley can show off their golf skills before the Pros take over the course later in the week. Tournament chairman Jason Eisenberg that on Feb. 4th tight end Trey McBride, safety Budda Baker and linebacker Zaven Collins will all make their debut in the
Dec 14, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) and tight end Pharaoh Brown (49) celebrate a touchdown during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Tournament chairman Jason Eisenberg on Cardinals inclusion:
“Few things resonate more with our fans than seeing Arizona athletes take part in tournament week. Trey, Budda and Zaven represent the present and future of the Arizona Cardinals. They will certainly add a special local connection and energy to the WM Phoenix Open.”
Sep 14, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) celebrates a recovery during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
The Cardinals are much more heavily involved in this year’s Pro-Am, with former head coach Jonathan Gannon being the only member to take part last year. It hasn’t been announced who the tri0 will be pairing with on the PGA tour, but the event will allow fans across the Valley to see their favorite players on the Green.
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The 2025 season was a massive season for all three players. McBride earned first-team All-Pro honors, while Baker snagged his eighth Pro Bowler honors. Collins is a former first-round pick back in 2021 and has spent his entire career in Arizona. The group have grown to call the 48th state home these past few years and will finally take part in the best golf the Valley has to offer.
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