The WM Phoenix Open delivered a thrilling display of golf, but it wasn't without its surprises. A shocking early exit by Brooks Koepka left fans stunned, as the five-time major champion missed the cut in his second event since returning from LIV Golf. Koepka's week ended prematurely, finishing at two over after 36 holes, despite a valiant effort with a two-under 69 on Friday. But the real drama unfolded at the top of the leaderboard.
Ryo Hisatsune seized the spotlight, leading by one stroke from Hideki Matsuyama, both Japanese stars showcasing their prowess. England's Matthew Fitzpatrick and John Parry kept pace, sitting four strokes behind the leader at seven under. However, the story that has everyone talking is Scottie Scheffler's remarkable comeback. The world No. 1, after a disappointing opening round of 73, fired back with a flawless 65, securing his 66th consecutive PGA Tour cut since 2022. And this is where it gets interesting... Scheffler, four under, is still in contention for his 20th PGA Tour title and second of 2026. But can he defy the odds and repeat his miraculous win from four years ago, when he triumphed from nine shots back?
As the tournament progresses, the leaderboard promises more twists and turns. With Matsuyama's surge of six successive birdies and Hisatsune's eagle on his penultimate hole, the competition is fierce. Pierceson Coody and Chris Gotterup share third place, while Fitzpatrick, Parry, and South Korea's Si Woo Kim, who shot an impressive 62, are not far behind.
The WM Phoenix Open has already provided plenty of talking points, but the question remains: Can Scheffler pull off another comeback for the ages? Tune in to find out, as the drama continues to unfold on the PGA Tour.
