GOTTERUP OUTLASTS MATSUYAMA IN ELECTRIC WM PHOENIX OPEN FINISH

Another year, another playoff at TPC Scottsdale.

Seven of the last 11 WM Phoenix Opens have gone to extra holes, and Sunday delivered the drama once again as Chris Gotterup emerged as the 2026 WM Phoenix Open Champion, outlasting two-time winner Hideki Matsuyama in a finish that felt tailor-made for “The People’s Open.”

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SATURDAY AT THE WM PHOENIX OPEN – MATSUYAMA LEADS, SUNDAY SET FOR A CLASSIC

After three rounds of tight scoring and packed crowds, Hideki Matsuyama finds himself in the lead following the third round, firing a 3-under 68 to sit atop the leaderboard at 13-under. Matsuyama’s round was a study in patience and power – the front nine saw him trading shots with the course, but it was on the back where he found his rhythm, steadying his footing and taking control when it mattered most.

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GREENOUT DAY AT THE WM PHOENIX OPEN – SUSTAINABILITY IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Every year, the WM Phoenix Open operates as one of the largest zero-waste sporting events on the planet, diverting nearly all tournament materials away from landfills through recycling, composting, and donation programs. From visible recycling and composting efforts to behind-the-scenes sustainability operations, the goal is simple –  minimize the tournament’s footprint.

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FIRST TEE COURSE REPORTER MASON – THE UNSUNG WORKFORCE OF THE WM PHOENIX OPEN

The WM Phoenix Open is known for its vibrant atmosphere, hosting record-breaking amounts of fans over the course of the week; all of these factors contribution to the tournament winning the 2025 PGA TOUR Event of the Year award. But where did the success of the Phoenix Open begin? What does it take to win this prestigious award? It takes a community to be the best, and there’s more than what meets the eye behind the scenes of how the “People’s Open” works.

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FIRST TEE COURSE REPORTER – THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PEOPLE’S OPEN

The WM Phoenix Open is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of fans every year. The people’s open is recognized around the world as the most highly attended golf tournament in America, even winning event of the year by the PGA in 2025. But what does it take to put on an event of this size together? The answer comes down to one word: people.

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GOTTERUP LEADS AFTER 2026 WM PHOENIX OPEN FIRST ROUND

Thursday marked the opening round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale, and from the first tee shot to the final groups coming in, the tournament’s signature energy was already fully alive. Fans poured through the gates early, galleries wrapped around every fairway, and “The People’s Open” wasted no time feeling like itself again.

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WEDNESDAY AT THE WM PHOENIX OPEN – LOUD, LOOSE, AND FULLY LOCKED IN

Wednesday is when the WM Phoenix Open stops warming up and starts being itself.

The Annexus Pro-Am took over TPC Scottsdale and reminded everyone why this day has become one of the most anticipated on the calendar. The ropes were full early. Groups were surrounded. Fans followed personalities instead of scoreboards. It wasn’t quiet, it wasn’t scripted, and it definitely wasn’t just another Pro-Am.

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TUESDAY HIGHLIGHTS THE HEART OF THE WM PHOENIX OPEN

Tuesday at the WM Phoenix Open continued to build momentum toward tournament play, welcoming fans to TPC Scottsdale for a full day of activity highlighted by practice rounds, community-focused events, and free admission courtesy of Ford Free Days. With PGA TOUR professionals dialing in their games ahead of Thursday’s opening round, fans had the opportunity to move around the course, watch preparations up close, and take in the unique energy that defines the early days of tournament week.

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