2026 WM Phoenix Open: A Round to Remember at TPC Scottsdale

The 2026 WM Phoenix Open is serving up another exhilarating round of golf this Saturday with its third round at TPC Scottsdale. As fans gear up to witness some of their favorite players in action, here’s a closer look at what to expect and who to watch as the tournament continues to unfold.

Featured Tee Time: A Duel of Giants

In a thrilling turn of events, Ryo Hisatsune, the 23-year-old phenom from Japan, currently holds the 36-hole lead at an impressive 11 under par. The seasoned veteran, Hideki Matsuyama, is hot on his heels, just one stroke back at 10 under par. Matsuyama, a two-time winner of this event, is vying for his 12th PGA Tour victory, adding a delightful narrative to the Saturday competition.

“I’m just focusing on the process and let the scores take care of themselves,” remarked Matsuyama during a recent press conference, showcasing both his determination and humility.

They’ll tee off alongside Pierceson Coody at 1:35 p.m. ET, so set those reminders!

Scottie Scheffler: From Slump to Comeback

After a puzzling start on Thursday, where Scottie Scheffler recorded a two-over 73, he rebounded impressively with a six-under 65 in Round 2. Now sitting at four under overall, Scheffler certainly demonstrates resilience—something every golfer can learn from!

“Golf is a marathon, not a sprint,” Scheffler said, capturing the essence of staying in the moment.

Viewing Details

For those looking to catch the action live, Saturday’s third round will be aired from 12-3 p.m. ET on Golf Channel, followed by CBS coverage from 3-6:30 p.m. ET. Additionally, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will handle early streaming along with featured group coverage, bringing viewers closer to the action on the fairways.

Complete Round 3 Tee Times for the WM Phoenix Open

Tee No. 1 (ET)

  • 11:23 a.m. – Takumi Kanaya, Mac Meissner, Tom Kim
  • 11:34 a.m. – Ryan Fox, Scottie Scheffler, Zecheng Dou
  • 11:45 a.m. – Rasmus Højgaard, Daniel Berger, Ben Griffin
  • 11:56 a.m. – Chad Ramey, Sami Valimaki, Sudarshan Yellamaraju
  • 12:07 p.m. – Michael Thorbjornsen, Davis Thompson, A.J. Ewart
  • 12:18 p.m. – Max Homa, Brian Campbell, Brian Campbell
  • 12:29 p.m. – Chandler Phillips, Kristoffer Reitan, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen
  • 12:40 p.m. – Nicolai Højgaard, Michael Kim, Jake Knapp
  • 12:51 p.m. – Maverick McNealy, Zach Bauchou, Kevin Roy
  • 1:02 p.m. – Sam Stevens, Stephan Jaeger, Min Woo Lee
  • 1:13 p.m. – John Parry, Sahith Theegala, Matt Fitzpatrick
  • 1:24 p.m. – Chris Gotterup, Akshay Bhatia, Si Woo Kim
  • 1:45 p.m. – Ryo Hisatsune, Hideki Matsuyama, Pierceson Coody

Tee No. 10 (ET)

  • 11:23 a.m. – Keith Mitchell, Viktor Hovland, Cameron Young
  • 11:34 a.m. – Rickie Fowler, Neal Shipley, Adrien Saddier
  • 11:45 a.m. – Max McGreevy, Nick Taylor, Harris English
  • 11:56 a.m. – Michael Brennan, Jacob Bridgeman, Rico Hoey
  • 12:07 p.m. – Cam Davis, Jordan Smith, Christo Lamprecht
  • 12:18 p.m. – Sepp Straka, Kurt Kitayama, Joe Highsmith
  • 12:29 p.m. – Patrick Rodgers, Gary Woodland, John VanDerLaan
  • 12:40 p.m. – Keita Nakajima, S.H. Kim, J.T. Poston
  • 12:51 p.m. – Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Hank Lebioda
  • 1:02 p.m. – Johnny Keefer, Patton Kizzire, Bud Cauley
  • 1:13 p.m. – Wyndham Clark, Alex Smalley
  • 1:24 p.m. – S.T. Lee, Kensei Hirata

Conclusion: The Action Continues

With the excitement heating up at TPC Scottsdale, there’s no shortage of drama, and the prospect of seeing budding talents clash with seasoned pros adds a truly unique flavor to this year’s event. Who will emerge victorious? Stay tuned as the drama unfolds!

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