Key Highlights
- Of course, Scheffler went back-to-back the two years prior.
- So there's that. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Golf Digest betting panel is comprised of Pat Mayo of Underdog/Mayo Media Network, Andy Lack of the Inside Sports Network, Ryan Noonan of Betsperts, your two authors and Keith Stewart, the CEO of Read The Line. RELATED: WM Phoenix Open DFS picks 2026: Why I’m all in on Jordan Spieth this weekScroll down for our complete betting analysis of the 2026 Waste Management Phoenix Open:Waste Management Phoenix Open picks 2026: Our Experts’ Outright PredictionsPat Mayo, Underdog/Fantasy National, Mayo Media Network analyst: Cameron Young (25-1, FanDuel) — Cam shook off the rust last week and managed a solid (but not great) ball-striking performance—right where he left off in 2025, yet much closer to those numbers from where he was at this point last year.
- We know the driver is going to be elite, something essential at a driver-heavy course, but Torrey marked the fifth time in six starts he gained at least 2.85 strokes on approach against the field.
- Young’s gained an average of +6.31 SG/putting the last two years in Phoenix.
- Sniff that number again, along with the regular ball-striking and we have ourselves a winner. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKeith Stewart, PGA, Read The Line: Maverick McNealy (35-1, Bet365) — I really like the way Maverick McNealy is playing this year.