A premier tournament on the PGA Tour circuit commences on Thursday as the 2026 WM Phoenix Open gets underway at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course. Renowned for its energetic spectator turnout, the WM Phoenix Open consistently attracts a strong lineup of competitors, and this year’s roster is equally impressive. Golfers like Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and Hideki Matsuyama are among those set to compete. They will be joined by Brooks Koepka, participating in his second PGA Tour event since his return last week at the Farmers Insurance Open.
Current betting markets for the 2026 WM Phoenix Open position Scheffler as the leading contender at +220 (implying a $100 wager could yield $220), with Schauffele following at +1700. Si Woo Kim, Hideki Matsuyama, and Cameron Young are each assessed at +2500, while Viktor Hovland, Sam Burns, and Ben Griffin are all listed at +3000. Brooks Koepka carries odds of +4500 in his sophomore PGA appearance since rejoining the circuit.
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Predictions for the 2026 WM Phoenix Open
A notable unexpected forecast from the model for the 2026 WM Phoenix Open indicates that Si Woo Kim, despite being considered one of the leading contenders, is predicted to underperform and barely make it into the top 10. He is identified as a golfer to avoid backing this week. The 30-year-old has enjoyed a strong start to the current season, achieving a T11 finish at the Sony Open, T6 at The American Express, and T2 at the Farmers Insurance Open. However, this particular event has historically presented difficulties for him, as he has failed to make the cut in three of his last five WM Phoenix Open appearances and has not placed higher than 50th since 2022. Discover other players to bet against here.
Another surprising insight reveals the model’s strong endorsement of Ben Griffin for this week. He has only competed in this tournament twice previously, but he successfully made the cut on both occasions, finishing 36th last year and 28th in 2024. In both instances, his initial round scores were above 70, but he significantly improved over the weekend. Therefore, if he can establish a strong start at TPC Scottsdale this week, he stands a chance to be a contender on Sunday. Find out who else is favored here.
Strategies for 2026 WM Phoenix Open Picks
Furthermore, the model has identified three additional longshots with odds of +3000 or greater as potential top-10 finishers. The model’s specific selections are exclusively available here.
Which golfer will claim victory at the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, and which less-favored players are poised to make a significant impact in the golf world? Review the 2026 WM Phoenix Open odds provided below, then visit SportsLine to access the predicted leaderboard, all derived from the model that has accurately called 16 golf majors, including three in 2025.
2026 WM Phoenix Open Odds and Favorites
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(odds via FanDuel and subject to change)
Scottie Scheffler +220
Xander Schauffele +1700
Si Woo Kim +2500
Hideki Matsuyama +2500
Cameron Young +2500
Viktor Hovland +3000
Sam Burns +3000
Ben Griffin +3000
J.J. Spaun +3300
Maverick McNealy +3300
Collin Morikawa +3500
Chris Gotterup +3500
Harris English +4000
Matt Fitzpatrick +4000
Jake Knapp +4000
Rickie Fowler +4500
Brooks Koepka +4500
Sahith Theegala +5000
Jordan Spieth +5000
Michael Thorbjornsen +5000
Nick Taylor +5500
Rasmus Højgaard +5500
Corey Conners +5500
Sepp Straka +5500
Daniel Berger +5500
Harry Hall +6000
Wyndham Clark +6000
Kurt Kitayama +6000
Min Woo Lee +6000
J.T. Poston +7000
Matt McCarty +7000
Pierceson Coody +7000
Davis Thompson +7500
Nicolai Højgaard +7500
Samuel Stevens +7500
Keith Mitchell +7500
Haotong Li +8000
Christiaan Bezuidenhout +8000
Garrick Higgo +8000
Marco Penge +10000
Mac Meissner +10000
Max Greyserman +10000
Kristoffer Reitan +10000
Michael Kim +10000
Andrew Novak +10000
Johnny Keefer +10000
Max Homa+10000
Thorbjørn Olesen +10000
Tony Finau +10000
Max McGreevy +10000
Jacob Bridgeman +10000
Patrick Rodgers +10000
Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen +10000
Akshay Bhatia +10000
