Scottie Scheffler's history at WM Phoenix Open makes world's No. 1 golfer a favorite

Scottie Scheffler has played one golf tournament to begin his 2026 PGA Tour season. Of course, he won.

The world's No. 1 golfer will now be back on the course this Thursday at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. He enters as the favorite, as he will all year long.

This week, it's a particularly logical position for Scheffler to take. He has historically played very well at this event.

Scottie Scheffler history at WM Phoenix Open

Scheffler has played this tournament each of the past six years.

His results by year:

• 2020: Cut
• 2021: Tied-7th
• 2022: Win
• 2023: Win
• 2024: Tied-3rd
• 2025: Tied-25th

The tournament is played at the Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale.

It's a par-71 course, and it brings out the loudest, rowdiest crowds in golf. That's part of this week's charm.

Clearly, Scheffler has often embraced that very well.

With how well Scheffler is playing right now, and his history at this event, it's hard to believe he could lose.

Of course, golf is a weird game. Lots of things could happen as the tournament heads into the weekend.

But there's a decent chance this just ends up being another Scottie Scheffler show.

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