After an opening 73 and subsequent spirited range session, Scheffler fixed his grip and then fired a 6-under 65 Friday at TPC Scottsdale.
Breaking down Scheffler's turnaround in Rd. 2 of WM Phoenix
After an opening 73, Scottie Scheffler shot 6-under 65 Friday at TPC Scottsdale. Brandel Chamblee and Paige Mackenzie break down his turnaround on "Golf Central Postgame" at the 2026 WM Phoenix Open.
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Scottie Scheffler struggled at TPC Scottsdale on Thursday and Chris Gotterup took advantage of an early start times to lay claim to the leaderboard. In the afternoon, Hideki Matsuyama, Joel Dahmen and Keith Mitchell shined. The famous 16th hole "Coliseum" saw plenty of birdie putts, and an incredible chip-in from Dahmen.
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