Top Golfers Tee Off at Raucous WM Phoenix Open

Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka lead the field at golf's 'party' tournament

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The 2026 WM Phoenix Open continues to be a major event on the PGA Tour, drawing hundreds of thousands of fans and creating a unique, high-energy atmosphere. This year's tournament features top players like Scottie Scheffler, a past champion, and Brooks Koepka, a two-time winner, along with a competitive field including Hideki Matsuyama, Xander Schauffele, and Jordan Spieth.

Why it matters

The WM Phoenix Open is known for its lively, almost festival-like environment, which attracts a large and enthusiastic crowd but can be polarizing for some players. However, those who embrace the atmosphere often find success and become fan favorites in the Arizona desert.

The details

Scottie Scheffler, the 2022 and 2023 champion, is a clear favorite this year. His ability to bounce back from rare over-par rounds highlights his consistent performance. Alongside Scheffler, the field includes Brooks Koepka, a two-time WM Phoenix Open winner, and Hideki Matsuyama, also a two-time champion. Other notable players competing for the title are Xander Schauffele, Cameron Young, Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth, Chris Gotterup, and Viktor Hovland.

  • Round 4 of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open will begin at 11 a.m. Eastern on Sunday, February 9th.

The players

Scottie Scheffler

A past champion at TPC Scottsdale (2022 and 2023) and a clear favorite in this year's tournament.

Brooks Koepka

A two-time WM Phoenix Open winner who is part of the competitive field this year.

Hideki Matsuyama

A two-time champion of the WM Phoenix Open, also competing in this year's tournament.

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What they’re saying

“The WM Phoenix Open is such a unique event on the PGA Tour. The atmosphere is like nothing else we experience all year.”

— Scottie Scheffler (newsy-today.com)

“You either love it or you hate it, but there's no denying the energy and excitement of the Phoenix Open crowd.”

— Brooks Koepka (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

Fans can follow the action of the final round on Sunday through various TV and streaming options, including PGA Tour Live, Golf Channel, CBS, and Paramount+.

The takeaway

The WM Phoenix Open continues to be one of the most unique and highly anticipated events on the PGA Tour calendar, drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd that creates an electric atmosphere, even if it's not everyone's cup of tea. Top players who embrace the environment often find success and become fan favorites in the Arizona desert.