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.
The 2026 WM Phoenix Open marks the 39th edition of this popular PGA Tour event, known as “The People’s Open,” at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course. The par-71 layout stretches 7,261 yards and is famous for its rowdy crowds and the par-3 16th hole, dubbed the “Coliseum.” Last year, Thomas Detry won by a wide margin at 24-under par.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, fresh off a four-shot victory at The American Express—his second start of the season—leads the betting odds at +230 via FanDuel Sportsbook. This win marked his 20th PGA Tour title, granting him lifetime exemption and joining Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as the only players with four majors and 20 victories before age 30. Scheffler has won here in 2022 and 2023, boasting a career scoring average of 67.25. He seeks his 21st victory, having finished T25 last year after a hand injury.
Xander Schauffele sits at +2000 odds, returning after missing the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open, ending his 72-event streak. He has three top-10 finishes in six prior appearances, including T2 in 2021. Brooks Koepka, in his second Tour start post-LIV, is at +4000; he won in 2015 and 2021. Other contenders include Hideki Matsuyama (+2800), Cameron Young (+2800), and Sam Burns (+2800).
The field includes 10 former major winners and 11 of the top 20 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Sponsor exemptions go to Joel Dahmen, Sahith Theegala, and Charley Hoffman. Weather forecasts sunny skies with highs of 78-82°F. This event kicks off the Aon Swing 5, with top five earners advancing to signature events. Tee times begin Thursday, with coverage on Golf Channel and CBS.
