Brooks Koepka failed to advance beyond the halfway point at the WM Phoenix Open in Arizona, while Scottie Scheffler moved up the leaderboard with a strong second round. Japanese golfers Ryo Hisatsune and Hideki Matsuyama are currently leading the competition, separated by just one stroke after two rounds at TPC Scottsdale.
Scottie Scheffler’s Quest for Another PGA Tour Title
After an opening round of 73, world number one Scottie Scheffler responded with a flawless 65 on Friday, bringing his total to four under par. This performance maintained Scheffler’s streak of making 66 consecutive PGA Tour cuts dating back to 2022. Scheffler is positioned to secure his 20th PGA Tour victory and second win of 2026, recalling his dramatic comeback from nine shots behind to win at this event four years ago.
Brooks Koepka Exits Tournament Following Back-to-Back Rounds Over Par
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka concluded his second event after rejoining the PGA Tour from LIV Golf by missing the cut. He finished two over par after rounds of 75 and 69, ending his week prematurely at the WM Phoenix Open.
Ryo Hisatsune Takes the Lead After a Stellar Performance
Hideki Matsuyama surged ahead momentarily by recording six consecutive birdies on his front nine for a seven-under 64. Nevertheless, Hisatsune surpassed him with an impressive eight-under 63, finishing the day at 11 under par. Hisatsune’s back nine included four birdies and an eagle between holes 13 and 17, highlighted by a chip-in birdie on the penultimate hole after a drive landed in the water.
Other Contenders Within Reach of the Lead
Pierceson Coody and first-round leader Chris Gotterup share third place at eight under par, one stroke behind Matsuyama. England’s Matthew Fitzpatrick and John Parry, who earned his PGA Tour card through last year’s DP World Tour, are tied at seven under along with South Korea’s Si Woo Kim. Kim posted the round of the day with a nine-under 62, orchestrating eight birdies and an eagle despite starting his second round with a bogey.
Notable Round Details from Top Players
John Parry’s five-under 66 included eight birdies, with a sequence of four consecutive birdies beginning at the 13th hole, balanced by three bogeys. Matthew Fitzpatrick’s one-under 71 consisted of early birdies at the second and third holes, followed by a solid stretch of eight pars, and finished with a mixture of bogeys and birdies during the closing holes.
Upcoming Coverage and Event Outlook
Round three of the WM Phoenix Open will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf starting at 5pm Saturday, with additional coverage on Sky Sports Main Event beginning at 8:30pm. Fans can also stream the event without contract obligations on NOW. The tournament remains highly competitive with several players within striking distance of the lead, promising an exciting weekend of PGA Tour golf action in Arizona.
