“Gotterup’s strong finishing and clutch putting made it a memorable victory.”
Chris Gotterup claimed the 2026 Waste Management Phoenix Open after defeating Hideki Matsuyama in a sudden-death play-off at the TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course in Arizona.
Gotterup finished the final round with a 7-under-par 64, making birdies on five of his last six holes to reach 16-under par, tying with Matsuyama and forcing the play-off. In the extra hole, Matsuyama’s tee shot went into the water, while Gotterup hit a solid drive and holed a long birdie putt to secure the victory.
This marks Gotterup’s fourth PGA Tour win and his second title of the 2026 season, following his earlier triumph at the Sony Open in Hawaii. He earned approximately 1.72 million dollars from the 9.6 million dollar tournament purse.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler finished in a tie for third, while Matsuyama, a two-time Phoenix Open champion, came close but ultimately fell short in the play-off.
Gotterup’s performance highlighted his strong finishing and clutch putting, making it a memorable victory for the American golfer.