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- The 2026 WM Phoenix Open at TPC scottsdale begins Thursday, February 5th, with Scottie Scheffler as the clear favorite.
- A computer model has identified Si Woo Kim as a golfer to fade, despite his strong recent form.
- Ben griffin is highlighted as a potential sleeper pick, showing consistent performance at TPC Scottsdale.
- Odds currently place Scheffler at +220, while Brooks Koepka, returning to the PGA Tour, is at +4500.
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – The raucous crowds and challenging course at TPC scottsdale are set to welcome the world’s top golfers for the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, beginning this Thursday. Scottie Scheffler currently leads the field as the favorite, but a proven model is offering surprising insights into potential contenders and pitfalls.
A Look at the Favorites and Longshots
The latest odds list Scottie Scheffler at +220, meaning a $100 wager could yield a $220 profit. Xander Schauffele follows at +1700, with Si Woo Kim, Hideki Matsuyama, and Cameron Young all at +2500. Further down the list, Viktor Hovland, Sam Burns, and Ben Griffin are at +3000, while Brooks koepka, in his second event after rejoining the PGA Tour, is positioned at +4500.
Before making any picks, or diving into daily fantasy golf on platforms like FanDuel or DraftKings, a data-driven approach could prove invaluable. A proprietary model,built by DFS professional Mike McClure,simulates each PGA Tour event 10,000 times to reveal profitable golf betting picks.
Model’s Track Record
This same model boasts an notable record, correctly predicting 16 major championships entering the weekend, including the 2025 Masters – its fourth consecutive successful Masters pred
Odds for the 2026 WM Phoenix Open:
- 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 +
