US EditionGotterup Shoots 63, Scheffler Struggles in 1st Round of Phoenix Open
Chris Gotterup took advantage of calm morning winds and strong course management to shoot a bogey-free 63, leading by two strokes at the WM Phoenix Open opener.
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Gotterup Makes Strong Showing in WM Phoenix Open 1st Round
By Jake Sloan After entering the 2026 WM Phoenix Open as the No. 1-ranked golfer in the world, Scottie Scheffler’s 2-over-par scorecard on Thursday slotted him in a position to miss his first cut since the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship, barring a turnaround effort on Friday. Despite entering the week as the best golfer...
The first round of the Phoenix Open was interrupted after a lack of brightness. A first day concluded with Chris Gotterup alone in the lead. On the French side, Matthieu Pavon is 89th at +2, Adrien Saddier has not yet finished the first round.
Chris Gotterup Leads Phoenix Open After Opening-Round 63
Chris Gotterup opened the 2026 Phoenix Open with a strong performance on Thursday, firing a bogey-free 8-under-par 63 to take a two-shot lead after the first round. His round was highlighted by solid ball-striking and consistent putting, allowing him to make the most of scoring opportunities at TPC Scottsdale. Gotterup’s 63 puts him ahead of […] The post Chris Gotterup Leads Phoenix Open After Opening-Round 63 appeared first on Get More Sports.
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