The PGA Tour season may already be underway, but the Waste Management Phoenix Open still feels like its unofficial opening ceremony. Sitting at the intersection of football’s finale, a full-blown desert party and the first real glimpse of Augusta on the horizon,

The PGA Tour arrives at TPC Scottsdale for this week’s WM Phoenix Open. Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish and completed in 1986, the course has hosted the event for 38 consecutive years, becoming one of the most recognizable stops on the schedule.

Clean ball‑striking, course comfort and crowd energy are what win at the WM Phoenix Open. A pro helps us pick three favorites to win.

The PGA Tour heads to Scottsdale National for the 2026 Waste Management Phoenix Open, here are some names who could be in contention come Sunday.

The tournament marks four years since Scheffler claimed the first of his now 20 victories on the PGA Tour. Back then, he defeated Patrick Cantlay in a playoff, and now, he arrives as the sure-fire world No. 1 looking to continue a torrid winning stretch that has included seven trophies in his last 13 PGA Tour events dating back to last season.