Golf

Scottie Scheffler enters the 2026 WM Phoenix Open as the clear betting favorite after securing his 20th PGA Tour victory at The American Express. The event at TPC Scottsdale features a strong field of 123 players, including major champions like Xander Schauffele and Brooks Koepka. With a $9.6 million purse and ideal Arizona weather, the tournament promises excitement from February 5-8.

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The Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course concluded recently, but its future as a PGA Tour stop is in doubt due to ending sponsorship and calendar changes. Officials see potential for elevation amid broader PGA shifts. An announcement on the 2027 schedule is expected soon.

Justin Rose secured a dominant seven-shot win at the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, finishing at a record 23-under par at Torrey Pines. The 45-year-old Englishman became the oldest winner at the venue and the first to lead wire-to-wire since 1955. Rose earned $1.728 million from the $9.6 million purse for his 13th PGA Tour title.

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Ian Holt claimed his second straight Korn Ferry Tour title by winning The Panama Championship with an 8-under total, edging out Adam Hadwin by two strokes. This marks the first time since 1990 that a player has won twice in the first three events of a season. Holt now leads the 2026 points list with 1,036.50 points.

Tyler Duncan carded a 2-under 68 in the third round to take a one-stroke lead at 7 under in The Panama Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour. He heads into the final round one ahead of Mason Andersen, Cole Hammer and Ian Gilligan, all at 6 under. Adam Hadwin sits tied for fifth at 5 under in his first start of the 2026 season.

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Michael Brennan, a 23-year-old PGA Tour rookie, was disqualified from the Farmers Insurance Open after the first round for using non-permitted green-reading materials. The violation occurred when he sketched arrows from green maps into his yardage book, a breach of Model Local Rule G-11. Brennan self-reported the mistake and shared his explanation on Instagram.