Power Rankings: WM Phoenix Open

🏆 Power Rankings for the WM Phoenix Open

Top 15 Players to Watch

🔹 15. Sam Stevens (USA) – Off to a strong start in 2025 with a runner-up finish at the Farmers Insurance Open.
🔹 14. Matt Fitzpatrick (ENG) – Seeking a bounce-back performance after a lackluster stretch, with solid history at TPC Scottsdale.
🔹 13. Akshay Bhatia (USA) – Picking his spots wisely this season; T22 last week signals he’s in form.
🔹 12. Sahith Theegala (USA) – Thrives at this event with T3 in 2022, solo 5th last year. Ready for a breakthrough win.
🔹 11. Billy Horschel (USA) – A tournament staple, with 11 made cuts in 12 appearances. Recent T9 at Pebble Beach.
🔹 10. Charley Hoffman (USA) – P2 at TPC Scottsdale last year and already T5 at PGA WEST in 2025.
🔹 9. Andrew Novak (USA) – Debuted with T8 here last year and enters with T13 at Pebble Beach, 3rd at Farmers.
🔹 8. Justin Thomas (USA) – 7-for-7 in cuts made at this event, four Top 10s since 2018.
🔹 7. Nick Taylor (CAN) – Defending champion and already a winner in 2025.
🔹 6. Sepp Straka (AUT) – Overcame illness to finish T7 at Pebble Beach last week.
🔹 5. Sungjae Im (KOR) – Two Top 5 finishes already this season, plus a strong history (5-for-5) at TPC Scottsdale.
🔹 4. Tom Kim (KOR) – Loves the energy of big crowds, T7 last week at Pebble Beach.
🔹 3. Sam Burns (USA) – T3 last year, T6 in 2023 with a scoring average of 67.38 here.
🔹 2. Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) – Two-time winner at TPC Scottsdale and eight Top 25s in 10 appearances.
🔹 1. Scottie Scheffler (USA) – Two-time champion (2022, 2023), has only been beaten by eight golfers in the last four years at this event.

📍 TPC Scottsdale Course Breakdown

• Total Yardage: 7,261 yards
• Par: 71
• Greens: Overseeded Bermudagrass, running 12 feet on the Stimpmeter
• Rough: Increased from 2 inches to 3.5 inches for 2025
• Scoring Trends:
  • Nick Taylor (2024) & Charley Hoffman (2024) set a new low-score record (-21).
  • Last year’s scoring average: 69.895
  • Tougher conditions expected this year due to deeper rough

🌞 Tournament Conditions & Atmosphere

• Perfect Weather:
  • Temperatures: Mid-70s 🌡️
  • Winds: Light breeze 🌬️
  • Skies: Mostly clear ☀️
• "The Coliseum" (16th Hole) - Golf’s Wildest Party 🎉
• Super Bowl Weekend Energy adding to the excitement

With elite players, historic fan turnout, and a championship-caliber course, the WM Phoenix Open promises drama, excitement, and unforgettable moments. Who will rise to the challenge? ⛳🔥