Friedman, Billings Ramsey. They’re the FBR in the FBR Open. Every year about this time the topic comes up — a lot. Even though the investment bank based in the Washington, D.C., area reportedly spent ...

FBR was a little-known regional investment bank until 2004, when the Arlington firm made a big -- and expensive -- splash by affixing its name to one of the richest and most raucous tournaments in ...

This weekend, FanHouse will be out at the FBR Open, a tournament known more for its party atmosphere than its golf. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Walking into the press area Thursday, two things stand out.

The course: Since 1987, the onetime Phoenix Open has been held at TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course, and it's one huge party, the best-attended tournament of the year. Later, we'll have an in-depth ...

You may not be able to make a lot of noise in Tempe without incurring the wrath of Councilwoman Barbara Carter and a hefty fine, but you can take that partying fervor to the most unlikely place -- the ...

The FBR Open, the biggest spectator event on the PGA Tour, tees off Monday at the Tournament Player Club in Scottsdale. But if you think it is all about golf, think again. From pricey slots in several ...

Aaron Baddeley wins the FBR Open held at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, on February 4, 2007. Photo by: Stan Badz/PGA TOURPhoto by: Stan Badz/PGA TOUR Aaron Baddeley wins the FBR Open held at ...

Sell out? It’s impossible at the Phoenix — ahem — FBR Open golf tournament at the Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale, where, every Super Bowl weekend, massive hordes of golf junkies crowd the ...