WM Phoenix Open 2023: Format, TV Schedule, History, Past Winners

Sahith Theegala chills out as he takes a moment to himself on the 17th hole during the third round of the Phoenix Open golf tournament Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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  • The WM Phoenix Open is the first full-field designated event of the year.
  • Golf Channel and CBS are sharing the TV coverage.
  • Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion.

The WM Phoenix Open, which has a purse of $20 million, will be played Feb. 9-12 from TPC Scottsdale.

Since it’s a designated event, it has a major championship-like field. Of the top 24 players in the world who are eligible to play, 23 will be teeing it up.

Going into the event, Jon Rahm had the best golf odds to win at +750.

WM Phoenix Open Format

After a few non-traditional weeks with players playing different courses and Pro-Am events going on at the same time, things are back to normal.

There are 136 players in the field, and they will play four rounds of stroke play at TPC Scottsdale. After two rounds, the field will be cut to the top 65 players, including ties.

It’s worth noting the first round was delayed nearly two hours due to frost. All players did not get to finish their first rounds and will do so Friday morning. This will push back the second-round tee times. It’s likely Round 2 is not completed until Saturday morning.

The tournament is known for its electric atmosphere, especially on the par-3 16th.

WM Phoenix Open TV Schedule, Times, Channel

  • Thursday, Feb. 9: 3:30-7:30 p.m. ET, Golf Channel
  • Friday, Feb. 10: 3:30-7:30 p.m. ET, Golf Channel
  • Saturday, Feb. 11: 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET, Golf Channel; 3:00-6:30 p.m. ET, CBS
  • Sunday, Feb. 12: 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET, Golf Channel; 3:00-6:00 p.m. ET, CBS

What Channel Is the WM Phoenix Open On?

The WM Phoenix Open is on Golf Channel exclusively Thursday and Friday and then both Golf Channel and CBS Saturday and Sunday.

WM Phoenix Open PGA Tour Live, Featured Groups

  • Thursday, Feb. 9: 9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+; 3:30-7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+
  • Friday, Feb. 10: 9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+; 3:30-7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+
  • Saturday, Feb. 11: 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+; 3:00-6:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+
  • Sunday, Feb. 12: 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+; 3:00-6:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Who Won the WM Phoenix Open Last Year?

Scottie Scheffler (-16) won the WM Phoenix Open last year. He defeated Patrick Cantlay in a playoff.

WM Phoenix Open History, Past Winners

YearWinnerScore
2022Scottie Scheffler-16
2021Brooks Koepka-19
2020Webb Simpson-17
2019Rickie Fowler-17
2018Gary Woodland-18
2017Hideki Matsuyama-17
2016Hideki Matsuyama-14
2015Brooks Koepka-15
2014Kevin Stadler-16
2013Phil Mickelson-28
2012Kyle Stanley-15
2011Mark Wilson-18
2010Hunter Mahan-16

PGA Odds at BetMGM

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Ryan Hannable is a Content Managing Editor on the Web Content Team for BetMGM. Previously, he was a New England Patriots beat writer for WEEI in Boston. He also has published a golf book, โ€œThe Ultimate Book of Golf Trivia: 600 Questions and Answers.โ€

Ryan Hannable is a Content Managing Editor on the Web Content Team for BetMGM. Previously, he was a New England Patriots beat writer for WEEI in Boston. He also has published a golf book, โ€œThe Ultimate Book of Golf Trivia: 600 Questions and Answers.โ€