PGA TOUR Highlights | Round 1 | WM Phoenix Open | 2026

Event Overview & Course Highlights

• 💡 The WM Phoenix Open, the 39th edition, is held at TPC Scottsdale, featuring the iconic par-3 16th hole known as the “Colosseum.”
• 🎯 The tournament hosts a 123-player field, including 10 former major champions and 11 of the top 20 players in the Official World Golf Ranking.
• ☀️ With sunny skies and ideal scoring conditions, the event is dubbed the “Greenest Show on Grass” and is known for its raucous crowds and Super Bowl weekend energy.

Top Contenders & Notable Players

• 🔑 World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler headlines the event, returning as the defending champion and fresh off a win at The American Express.
• 📌 Two-time WM Phoenix Open champion Brooks Koepka also participates, making his second start of the year on the PGA TOUR.
• ✨ Other fan favorites and top players include Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa, Hideki Matsuyama, Jordan Spieth, Tony Finau, and Max Homa.

Round 1 Standouts & Key Moments

• 🚀 Chris Gotterup had an exceptional Round 1, achieving an eagle on the 13th hole and finishing with a score of 63, tying for the lead.
• ✅ Gotterup's strong performance follows his win at the Sony Open in Hawaii, the first event of the 2026 PGA Tour calendar.
• 📈 Matt Fitzpatrick reached six under par, showcasing strong putting throughout his round.

Exciting Shots & Near Misses

• 🔥 Jordan Spieth had a remarkable moment on the par-3 15th, with his shot almost resulting in a hole-in-one.
• ⛳ SH Kim also came incredibly close to an ace on the par-3 16th hole, thrilling the large crowd.
• 👏 Emiliano Grillo delivered an impressive run, securing three consecutive birdies on the par-5 15th.
• 🎯 Viktor Hovland executed a