Every year, the Waste Management Phoenix Open is a massive spectacle in the world of golf. The players love it because it’s different. It is unlike anything the rest of the PGA Tour offers, and at its heart is how fans react across the board.
Chris Gotterup won the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Sunday, marking the fourth win of his career. He birdied five of his last six holes in regulation to force a playoff with 54-hole leader Hideki Matsuyama.
Patrick Reed has found a way to stay in the spotlight, even though he is spending this season away from both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. There is no doubt that Reed is focused on making an impact on the DP World Tour this year.
Chris Gotterup outduelled Hideki Matsuyama in a playoff to claim the WM Phoenix Open title. Gotterup shot a closing 64, and after Matsuyama bogeyed the final hole of regulation, the American clinched victory with a birdie on the first extra hole.
Patrick Reed’s victory at the Qatar Masters has put him within touching distance of securing a PGA Tour card for 2027. The DP World Tour has benefitted from his presence, as the 35-year-old American has been a regular feature in the early part of the season.
The PGA Tour has stirred up a bit of controversy with the release of its promotional video for The Players Championship, set to take place in March. The event is an important one on the calendar, often used by players as a stepping stone as they prepare for the Masters in April.
Scottie Scheffler may be in a league of his own this season, but Chris Gotterup still holds the distinction of being the first player to pick up multiple wins on the PGA Tour in 2026.
Chris Gotterup posted birdie on the first playoff hole to win the WM Phoenix Open after late mishaps by Japan's Hideki Matsuyama opened the door for him Sunday at TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course in Arizona.
Scottie Scheffler may not have found his best form yet at the WM Phoenix Open, but even when he is a bit off, he still finds ways to keep himself in contention.
Viktor Hovland heads into the final round of the WM Phoenix Open just four shots off the pace, well within striking distance of a potential win. His decision to play at TPC Scottsdale may have raised eyebrows, especially given his past struggles at this course.
Patrick Reed added another title to his impressive start to the season, claiming his second DP World Tour win in three events at the Qatar Masters on Sunday.
Scottie Scheffler is an exceptional talent, and the comparisons with Tiger Woods underline just how high his current level sits. Scheffler is the closest the sport has come to Woods since the 15-time major champion’s prime.
Brandel Chamblee has been in the spotlight recently after claiming that The Players Championship holds more weight than any of golf’s four majors. Chamblee’s
Elvis Smylie will be hard-pressed to outdo his LIV Golf debut. The 23-year-old lefty from Australia outdueled Jon Rahm to capture the $30 million LIV Golf Riyadh title on Saturday at Riyadh Golf Club in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
LIV Golf spent four seasons promoting 54 holes as a core part of its identity. On Friday in Riyadh, it revealed a new side as the third round concluded with a leaderboard that didn't decide anything yet.
LIV Golf finally got its wish on Tuesday when the Official World Golf Ranking announced it will award the Saudi-backed league with world ranking points.