Johnson Favored, Koepka Right Behind For 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open

The PGA Tour is headed to Arizona and the TPC Scottsdale course for the Waste Management Phoenix Open this week. Traditionally lining up with the Super Bowl, the Waste Management Phoenix Open offers a unique experience that keeps fans coming back for the fun and entertainment. In addition to the outstanding golf, this event provides sports bettors with an excellent opportunity to make some money betting on the PGA Tour. We took the time to break down everything that we thought was relevant towards securing a profit wagering on this tournament. Here is a look at what you need to know ahead of the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

EVENT DETAILS

EVENT: WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN
CATEGORY: PGA
DATE: JANUARY 30TH-FEBRUARY 2ND, 2020
LOCATION: TPC SCOTTSDALE, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

A year ago, Rickie Fowler stole the show when he fired a 17-under to become the first Waste Management Phoenix Open in four years to win this event without requiring a playoff to do it. Will that be the case this season? Whatever the case, there will be some tough competition to win this event as always.

PAST FIVE WINNERS

2019: RICKIE FOWLER -17
2018: GARY WOODLAND -18 (PLAYOFF)
2017: HIDEKI MATSUYAMA -17 (PLAYOFF)
2016: HIDEKI MATSUYAMA -14 (PLAYOFF)
2015: BROOKS KOEPKA -15

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE COURSE

Fowler’s biggest strength a year ago was his form off the tee as he had no problem putting up big Driving Distance numbers. That will be important again this year with DD and Driving Accuracy both factoring in to the equation. Greens In Regulation will be another important statistic to keep an eye on. Three of the last four Waste Management Phoenix Open winners ranked first overall in GIR stats so make sure you keep that in mind as well. Experience should count for something as well. Just don’t put too much stock in to the idea that a golfer has to have a strong history here in order to win outright as that is simply not the case.

A GOOD MATCHUP TO BET: BRANDEN GRACE OVER BRANDT SNEDEKER

Last year’s runner-up Grace isn’t getting a lot of love from the oddsmakers despite his impressive performance at this tournament a year ago. Grace, who is currently listed at +5000 to win this event outright, is an excellent value pick to finish ahead of somebody like Snedeker. Grace led the field in par-3 and par-5 scoring in that second-place finish. He also registered a victory at the South African Open and should be in excellent form heading in to this tournament. While Snedeker has been red-hot of late, we like Grace to deliver the better performance at the Waste Management Phoenix Open and win this head-to-head sports betting matchup.

FIVE TRENDS WORTH NOTING FOR THE WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN

–3 of the last 5 Waste Management Phoenix Open winners placed first in Greens in Regulation.

–6 of the last 12 renewals of the Waste Management Phoenix Open have gone to a playoff.

–8 of the last 10 third round leaders have failed to go on to win the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

–Two-time Waste Management Phoenix Open winner Hideki Matsuyama is listed at excellent value to win outright at +1600 odds.

–There have been four rounds of 60 here so expect low scores once again this time around

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