The biggest party in golf is about to get started. The PGA Tour travels to Scottsdale, Arizona, this week for the 2025 WM Phoenix Open where a full field of players will take to TPC Scottsdale and everything it has to offer leading into Super Bowl LIX. Known for its rowdy fans and famous par-3 16th party hole, the Phoenix Open has also been a spot where world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has asserted his dominance over the years.Making his first start of the season last week at Pebble Beach, Scheffler led the field in strokes gained approach; he was also perfect from 3-6 feet on the greens and finished inside the top 10. A perfect tune up for his season at large, Scheffler's play at Pebble Beach should lead to additional success at TPC Scottsdale.Twice a winner at this tournament, Scheffler seeks to add his third tournament trophy to his mantle. Meanwhile, players such as Justin Thomas, Sungjae Im, Sam Burns, Tom Kim and Sahith Theegala aim to upend the top player in the game and grab their first title in quite some time.Local Scottsdale resident Max Homa hopes for a rejuvenated performance in front of families and friends as do PGA Tour favorites Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth. Amateur Luke Clanton will have a chance to join the PGA Tour faithful by week's end as the Florida State product has a chance to secure his membership by simply making the cut.Winners already this year like Hideki Matsuyama, Nick Taylor and Sepp Straka round out the action alongside the likes of Matt Fitzpatrick, Min Woo Lee, Cameron Young, Robert MacIntyre and Billy Horschel.
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