(January 26, 2011) PHOENIX, Ariz. —Mercedes-Benz is the "Official Vehicle" for the 2011 and 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open tournament. The 2011 Phoenix Open is takes place next week, Feb. 3-6, at the TPC Scottsdale.

As the exclusive automotive sponsor of the PGA golf tournament, Valley Mercedes-Benz Dealers are providing over 150 vehicles during the week to transport golfers, tournament officials, and Waste Management Phoenix Open staff.

As a special feature to the tournament's pivotal 17th par 3 hole is the exclusive ultra high-performance Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG "gullwing" as the hole-in-one prize on Saturday, Feb. 5.

"Mercedes-Benz is proud to be involved with the Waste Management Phoenix Open and supporting the players and the Thunderbirds' numerous charities they champion," said Matt Messerly, Area Manager for Mercedes-Benz USA. "As the premier PGA event in Phoenix, we look forward to showing our line-up of vehicles including our fleet of green transportation options including the luxurious S400 Hybrid sedan."