Get ready for a thrilling showdown at the 2026 WM Phoenix Open! With Hideki Matsuyama leading the charge, this final round promises drama, precision, and a battle for supremacy on the greens of TPC Scottsdale. But here's where it gets controversial—can Matsuyama secure his third victory here, or will a challenger steal the spotlight? Let’s dive into the action.
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As the sun shines on TPC Scottsdale, Hideki Matsuyama is steadily climbing the leaderboard, eyeing his third win at this iconic event. Fresh off his Hero World Challenge victory just months ago, Matsuyama holds a one-shot lead heading into the final 18 holes. But this is the part most people miss—he’s aiming for his sixth consecutive win when holding the 54-hole lead. Talk about pressure!
Hot on his heels is a quartet of contenders: Ryo Hisatsune, Si Woo Kim, Maverick McNealy, and Nicolai Hojgaard, all just one stroke behind. Meanwhile, Matt Fitzpatrick, Akshay Bhatia, Viktor Hovland, Min Woo Lee, and Chris Gotterup are within four shots of the lead. And let’s not forget Scottie Scheffler, who barely made the cut but fired back-to-back rounds of 65 and 67 to sit just five strokes back. Can he pull off a miraculous comeback?
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Matsuyama’s Short Game Masterclass
Despite missing every fairway on the front nine, Hideki Matsuyama turned in a remarkable 2-under performance. His short game has been nothing short of sensational, scrambling for par on No. 9 to maintain a one-stroke lead with nine holes left. How’s that for resilience?
Hideki Regains the Solo Lead
Incredibly, Matsuyama rolled in a long birdie putt on the par-3 7th to reclaim the solo lead at 15 under. Meanwhile, Si Woo Kim and Michael Thorbjornsen are just one shot back, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish.
Thorbjornsen Joins the Lead
The young American, Michael Thorbjornsen, stuffed his approach on No. 5 to reach 14 under, tying Kim and Matsuyama. Up ahead, Scottie Scheffler drained a 30-foot putt on the 8th to move to 11 under, just three shots off the lead. Can he keep the momentum going?
Si Woo Kim Takes the Lead
Si Woo Kim, the fairway-finding machine, birdied the par-5 3rd to take the solo lead at 14 under. While Matsuyama continues to struggle off the tee, Kim’s precision is paying dividends. If he keeps holing putts, he could be unstoppable.
Viktor Hovland Makes His Move
Viktor Hovland started strong with a birdie on the opening hole, moving to 10 under. If he can find consistency off the tee, he could challenge for the top spot—his iron play has been stellar all week.
Scheffler’s Sunday Charge
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler began the day five shots back at 8 under. After missing key birdie opportunities late on Saturday, he’ll need to find the fairways consistently today. Remember his comebacks in 2024? Could history repeat itself?
Controversial Question: Can Matsuyama Close the Deal?
While Matsuyama’s track record with the 54-hole lead is impressive, Si Woo Kim’s accuracy and Scheffler’s late surge could shake things up. Who do you think will lift the trophy? Let us know in the comments!
Buckle up—this final round is going to be unforgettable!
