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5 worst-performing golfers at WM Phoenix Open 2026 ft. Brooks Koepka The WM Phoenix Open 2026 concluded on Sunday, February 8, with Chris Gotterup shooting a 7-under 64 and then beating Hideki Matsuyama in a thrilling playoff.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"The big nasty" - Fans divided as Chris Gotterup wins WM Phoenix Open as Hideki Matsuyama 'chokes' On Sunday, February 8, Chris Gotterup registered a thrilling playoff win over Hideki Matsuyama at the WM Phoenix Open 2025.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

2026 WM Phoenix Open payouts: How much does Chris Gotterup, golfers get? Chris Gotterup earned a victory at the Waste Management Phoenix Open after defeating Hideki Matsuyama in a playoff. See how much prize money...

2 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Chris Gotterup wins WM Phoenix Open on first playoff hole as Hideki Matsuyama stumbles at finish - PGA TOUR SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chris Gotterup shot 7-under 64 and won the WM Phoenix Open with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff Sunday afte...

2 DAYS AGO • PGATOUR.COM

Gotterup wins Phoenix Open on first playoff hole as Matsuyama limps to the finish

Chris Gotterup shot 7-under 64 and won the Phoenix Open with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff Sunday after Hideki Matsuyama pulled his tee shot into the water

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Falls in playoff to Gotterup Matsuyama was defeated in a playoff by Chris Gotterup on the first extra hole at the WM Phoenix Open on Sunday

Impact Matsuyama had control of this tournament for much of the week, but he really struggled with his ball striking on Sunday. Despite all that, his short game and putting was incredible and really kept him in it. All he needed to do at 18 was make a par and he would win the WM Phoenix Open for a third time. Unfortunately, his second shot clipped the lip of the bunker and left him scrambling. Matsuyama was unable to get it up-and-down and went to a playoff with Chris Gotterup. Matsuyama once again hit a poor drive on the first extra hole and found the water. He hit a great recovery shot, but it didn't matter after Gotterup poured in a birdie to steal the victory. This will be a tough one for Matsuyama to recover from after being in control for so long. It was the first time in his career on the PGA Tour in which he had the outright lead going into Sunday that he failed to come away with the trophy. That said, this was his first top-10 finish in an official PGA Tour event since his last victory at The Sentry at the beginning of 2025. Matsuyama will be in the field for the first Signature Event of the year next week at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Hideki Matsuyama overtakes Ryo Hisatsune for Phoenix Open lead Deadspin | Hideki Matsuyama overtakes Ryo Hisatsune for Phoenix Open lead

3 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Sahith Theegala headlines second leaderboard as Signature Event spots to be decided Sunday at WM Phoenix Open - PGA TOUR SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Hideki Matsuyama will try to fend off a crowded, star-studded leaderboard Sunday in pursuit of a third WM Phoenix Open t...

3 DAYS AGO • PGATOUR.COM

Hideki Matsuyama shoots 68 to take one-shot lead at WM Phoenix Open with Scottie Scheffler lurking - PGA TOUR SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama shot a 3-under 68 despite some missed opportunities down the stretch to take a one-shot lead in th...

3 DAYS AGO • PGATOUR.COM

Matsuyama shoots 68 to take 1-shot lead at Phoenix Open with top-ranked Scheffler lurking

Hideki Matsuyama shot a 3-under 68 despite some missed opportunities down the stretch to take a one-shot lead in the third round of the Phoenix Open

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Japan's Ryo Hisatsune, Hideki Matsuyama 1-2 at Phoenix Open Deadspin | Japan’s Ryo Hisatsune, Hideki Matsuyama 1-2 at Phoenix Open

4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

WM Phoenix Open: Round 3 tee times, groupings, how to watch Hideki Matsuyama and Chris Gotterup are in contention at the WM Phoenix Open heading into the weekend. Who has the edge between two of the T...

4 DAYS AGO • GOLFCHANNEL.COM

Hisatsune chips in for birdie after water ball, shoots 63 to take 2nd-round lead at Phoenix Open

Ryo Hisatsune chipped in for birdie after driving his ball in the water on the par-4 17th hole and shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 to surge into the lead in the second round of Phoeni...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

WM Phoenix Open Picks, Props Predictions: Betting Sahith Theegala, Maverick McNealy and Hideki Matsuyama If this is the last Waste(d) Management Phoenix Open held over Super Bowl weekend, let’s make it a winning one! Or should I say, another win...

FEBRUARY 4 • SI.COM

Adds another top-15 finish Matsuyama shot a two-under 70 in the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open to finish in a share of 11th place.

Impact Matsuyama struggled with the driver this week, which was a common theme from 2025. That said, he still ranked 14th in SG: Approach, T4 in GIR's and 15th in scrambling to nearly notch a top-10 finish. This was Matsuyama's sixth career top-20 finish at Torrey Pines. He now has back-to-back top-15s to begin 2026 and is off to a very solid start. Matsuyama will return to the WM Phoenix Open next week where he has won two times before (2016, 2017).

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Rose sets Torrey Pines pace with 62. Koepka makes his PGA Tour return with 73

Justin Rose is taking advantage of good golf on the easier North course at Torrey Pines

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Farmers Insurance Open Picks, Props Predictions: Betting Hideki Matsuyama, JJ Spaun and Will Zalatoris LIV defector Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour at iconic Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open and, yes, the SI Golf Panel has a b...

JANUARY 28 • SI.COM

T13 in season debut Matsuyama finished in a share of 13th place at the Sony Open in Hawaii following a three-under 67 on Sunday.

Impact This week somewhat summed up what we saw last season from Matsuyama. He ranked top-seven in SG: Approach, SG: Around-the-Green and scrambling, but was just 37th in SG: Off-the-Tee and 64th in SG: Putting. To get back to being one of the best players in the world Matsuyama needs to improve with both the driver and the putter. This T13 was Matsuyama's fifth top-20 in his last seven starts at the Sony Open, but he is still looking for his first top-10 in a PGA Tour event since he won The Sentry last January. That said, the former Masters winner did go T7-T5-Win in his prior three starts on the DP World Tour, Japan Tour and Hero World Challenge, respectively. Matsuyama is skipping The American Express next week.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Davis Riley takes 2-shot lead in PGA Tour opener at wind-swept Waialae

Davis Riley birdied four of the last seven holes Saturday at wind-swept Waialae Country Club for a 3-under 67 and a two-stroke lead with a round left in the PGA Tour’s season-openi...

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Sony Open Picks, Props, Predictions: Betting on J.J. Spaun, Ben Griffin and Hideki Matsuyama Brooks Koepka is back and so are the golf betslips! It’s time to wager on the PGA Tour again! After a three-month hibernation, the SI Golf B...

JANUARY 14 • SI.COM

Sony Open 2026: Odds, favorites as PGA Tour kicks off in Hawaii Russell Henley will win 2026's first tournament, the oddsmakers predict. And if Henley falls short in Honolulu this week, then bettors shoul...

JANUARY 14 • GOLFCHANNEL.COM

Golf is a family affair for Steve Stricker's family and that includes wife Nicki

Steve Stricker has a foursome of golfers in his clan

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Shots from every club in the bag that defined golf in 2025

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

PGA Tour and LPGA get together for mixed team as European tour stays in South Africa

The golf season is winding down after a week of top players competing across three continents

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Masters field starting to take shape through wins and world ranking

Two Europeans who will be rookies on the PGA Tour next year can already count on playing in the Masters

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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Gotterup wins Phoenix Open on first playoff hole as Matsuyama limps to the finish

Matsuyama shoots 68 to take 1-shot lead at Phoenix Open with top-ranked Scheffler lurking

Hisatsune chips in for birdie after water ball, shoots 63 to take 2nd-round lead at Phoenix Open

Justin Rose sets Torrey Pines pace with 62. Koepka makes his PGA Tour return with 73

Davis Riley takes 2-shot lead in PGA Tour opener at wind-swept Waialae

Golf is a family affair for Steve Stricker's family and that includes wife Nicki

Shots from every club in the bag that defined golf in 2025

PGA Tour and LPGA get together for mixed team as European tour stays in South Africa

Masters field starting to take shape through wins and world ranking