WM Phoenix Open
This year’s WM Phoenix Open promises to be as fun and festive as ever at TPC Scottsdale. The WMPO is one of the PGA Tour’s longest running events, with lots of big names, low scores and a lot of money raised for charity - and it’s a zero-waste tournament!
Chris Gotterup spoke to Golf Channel’s Ryan Lavner after his thrilling playoff win over Hideki Matsuyama at the 2026 WM Phoenix Open.
Sahith Theegala continued to save himself strokes at TPC Scottsdale with a birdie hole-out on 17 on Friday. “Happy Hour with Smylie” noted how the shot was reminiscent of Theegala’s eagle last week at Torrey Pines.
Joel Dahmen and Keith Mitchell joined “Happy Hour with Smylie” just in time to watch Mark Hubbard’s tee shot in front of the Coliseum crowd at the WM Phoenix Open. Hubbard, a Colorado native, repped a Denver Broncos jersey and landed the drive within feet of the pin. A day prior, Dahmen donned a Seattle Seahawks helmet while walking 16 to show support of his hometown team.
Scottie Scheffler tied his highest-scoring round since the start of the 2025 season, finishing with a 2-over 73 at TPC Scottsdale on Thursday. The two-time WM Phoenix Open winner was visibly frustrated going through his first round and currently sits outside the cutline. Scheffler was last cut at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Chris Gotterup talked with Golf Channel’s Ryan Lavner after his first round at the WM Phoenix Open. Gotterup, who missed the previous two cuts at TPC Scottsdale, is the clubhouse leader after shooting a 63 Thursday.
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