The Waste Management Phoenix Open, known as the "Greatest Show on Grass," took a chaotic turn on Saturday as rowdy fans disrupted the tournament, leading to the temporary suspension of alcohol sales. South Korean-born golfer Byeong Hun An expressed his frustration, describing the atmosphere as a "s-tshow" on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

Videos surfaced online showing fights breaking out among the galleries and fans chanting "We want beer" while alcohol sales were halted. In one particularly bizarre incident, a shirtless male fan even dared to dive into a sand trap. These outrageous actions prompted the tournament organizers to stop admitting fans around 2 p.m., aiming to restore order to the event.

Sunday brought a new incident as a video emerged of golfer Zach Johnson engaging in a heated exchange with a fan, telling them to "shut up." The disruptive behavior and unruly crowds have cast a shadow over what is supposed to be a thrilling golf tournament.

The Waste Management Phoenix Open typically draws massive crowds, with up to 200,000 fans filling the course. However, the rowdy behavior, amplified at the notorious par-3 16th hole, has been an ongoing issue at this event.

In terms of the golf action, Canadian golfer Nick Taylor held a slim one-stroke lead at 13-under through six holes of the third round before play was suspended due to rain and darkness on Saturday. Taylor had already made headlines by tying the course record with an exceptional 11-under 60 in the opening round.

The large crowds on Saturday posed challenges for some players, including Jordan Spieth, who struggled to make it to the course in time for his afternoon tee time. Thankfully, the front nine holes proved to be less rowdy due to the halted alcohol sales. However, with 27 holes scheduled for Sunday, there is a possibility of a higher turnout than usual.

The Waste Management Phoenix Open's reputation as an exciting golf event has unfortunately been marred by the disruptive behavior exhibited by certain fans. Tournament officials will be forced to address these issues and implement measures to ensure a safer and more enjoyable experience for all attendees in the future.