Joel Dahmen has enjoyable with 2022 viral second to safe WM Phoenix Open invite

Joel Dahman didn’t get factors for creativity; he acquired an exemption.

Dahmen, who’s a conditional PGA Tour member this season, will compete by way of sponsor invite on this week’s WM Phoenix Open in his hometown Scottsdale, Arizona, after writing match organizers a letter and attaching it to a inexperienced golf polo, which Dahmen delivered to the match workplace.

The transfer was a nod to the 2022 WM Phoenix Open when Dahmen and fellow competitor Harry Higgs took their shirts off whereas enjoying TPC Scottsdale’s par-3 sixteenth gap. Dahmen and Higgs have been each reprimanded by the PGA Tour, although they weren’t fined for his or her viral second.

Four years later, Dahmen had extra enjoyable with it.

“I can confidently say I plan to keep my shirt on at all times – unless directed otherwise,” Dahmen wrote.

His letter learn:

To Chance (Cozby, the match director) and The Thunderbirds,

I hope you’re all doing properly.

I’m writing to respectfully request a sponsor exemption into the 2026 WM Phoenix Open.

As a Scottsdale resident, this match has at all times meant extra to me than a typical Tour cease – it’s dwelling. I really feel the power across the city properly earlier than match week, and I’ve had the distinctive expertise of seeing this occasion from each angle, from attending as a mini-tour participant dreaming about hitting a 9-iron into the sixteenth, to competing with the total consideration of among the best crowds in sports activities.

Over the years, I’ve tried to embrace what makes the WM completely different: the followers, the ambiance, and the understanding that persona is a part of the product. I prefer to assume I’ve contributed positively to that id and helped showcase why this match stands aside on the schedule. And for readability, if granted an exemption in 2026, I can confidently say I plan to maintain my shirt on always – except directed in any other case by the Thunderbirds.

This occasion works due to the unbelievable job you do mixing world-class golf with unmatched fan engagement, and I’m proud to be related to that, particularly in my hometown. I care deeply in regards to the WM, the Thunderbirds, and the position this match performs in representing Scottsdale to the golf world.

Thank you on your consideration. I’d be honored for the chance to tee it up once more in 2026 and be a part of one other unforgettable WM Phoenix Open.

All my greatest, Joel Dahmen!