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Chris Gotterup Wins WM Phoenix Open in Playoff Over Hideki Matsuyama

He erased a four-shot deficit with a 7-under 64 featuring nine birdies to secure his second PGA Tour victory of 2026.

Overview

  • Gotterup finished at 16-under 268 after birdieing five of his last six holes in regulation, then sank a 27-foot birdie on the first extra hole.
  • Matsuyama led after 54 holes and by one standing on the 18th tee in regulation before a closing bogey sent the event to sudden death.
  • The runner-up hit just 3 of 14 fairways on Sunday and, following a reported gallery distraction before his playoff tee shot, hooked his drive into the water.
  • The victory is Gotterup’s fourth PGA Tour title and came with a $1.728 million winner’s check from a $9.6 million purse.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler closed with a 64 to tie for third at 15 under alongside Akshay Bhatia, Michael Thorbjornsen, Nicolai Højgaard and Si Woo Kim.