Matsuyama had to back off two shots on the 18th hole because of audible noises from the crowd before ultimately losing his bid for a third WM Phoenix Open title to a walk-off birdie by Chris Gotterup.

Chris Gotterup’s victory at the WM Phoenix Open last weekend was overshadowed by an incident involving Hideki Matsuyama.

The WM Phoenix Open looked set for a familiar ending in Scottsdale. More so because the two-time champion Hideki Matsuyama ...

As Matsuyama had a woeful round with the driver, leading to two final-hole stumbles, Gotterup earned his second win of the ...

As the final round of the WM Phoenix Open came down to the wire, Hideki Matsuyama looked poised to take home the title and the $1.7 million prize that came with it. Needing just a par on the 72nd hole ...

Chris Gotterup won the WM Phoenix Open in a playoff, passing Hideki Matsuyama and Michael Thorbjornsen in the final stages.

Chris Gotterup swiped the WM Phoenix Open from Hideki Matsuyama in a playoff after making five birdies in his last six holes.

Entering the final round, two of top contenders at the 2026 WM Phoenix Open are both Japanese: Youngster Ryo Hisatsune and his idol, Hideki Matsuyama.

Three starts into his 2026 PGA Tour season, Chris Gotterup has already picked up two victories. Claiming the season opener at the Sony Open, the big-hitting American returned to the winner's circle at ...

Chris Gotterup beat Hideki Matsuyama on the first playoff hole Sunday to win the WM Phoenix Open.

Chris Gotterup overcame previous struggles at TPC Scottsdale in years past to win the WM Phoenix Open this year.

Chris Gotterup shot 7-under 64 and won the Phoenix Open with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff Sunday after Hideki Matsuyama pulled his tee shot into the water ...