Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for the WM Phoenix Open.

-Top 6 names on odds board -1 matchup -1 t20 -2 outrights -Sleeper, FRP, 2 lineups, scoring

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Recap of Pebble Beach Pro-Am (0:39 - 32:26 )

Rory McIlroy’s Dominance

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  McIlroy secured his 27th PGA Tour win with a commanding performance.


• He finished 5-under on the final nine holes, with birdies at 10, 12, and 15, and a momentum-shifting eagle on the 14th.


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  Led the field in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee and was top 10 in putting.


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  Averaged 336 yards per drive (leading the field), scaling back to irons strategically in the final round.


• Will Doctor highlights McIlroy’s shift to a conservative approach in his final round, citing Jamie Kennedy (Golf Digest) for insightful questions on McIlroy's tactics.

Scottie Scheffler’s Performance

• Finished T-9 despite high expectations.


• Was above average in all statistical categories, with a final-round 67.


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  Second round (70) cost him ground, but overall solid performance.

Tom Kim’s Near Miss

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  Finished T-7, cashing a top-10 ticket.


• Struggled on par-5s, a key reason for missing a podium finish.


• Big mistake: bogey on the par-5 6th, where he hit into the Pacific Ocean.


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  His slow play is a concern heading into Phoenix Open, especially with rowdy fans at TPC Scottsdale.

WM Phoenix Open – Picks & Predictions

Top Contenders & Betting Analysis

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  Back-to-back WM Phoenix Open winner (2022, 2023).


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  T-3 last year.


• Improved putting over recent months.


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  Not betting outright but looking for a live number.

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  Driving accuracy concerns.


• Has played well in Phoenix but struggles to win due to tee-shot inconsistencies.


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  Passing on JT outright.

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  2-time Phoenix Open winner (2016, 2017).


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  Struggled with driving accuracy in recent events.


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  Third consecutive tournament, raising fatigue concerns.

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  Has 2 top-10 finishes at Phoenix Open.


• However, below-average iron play in 2 of last 3 starts.


• Has not truly contended at this event.

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  Back-to-back top-10s at WM Phoenix Open.


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  Struggling with approach play in recent months.


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  Passing on Burns this week.

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  Slow play may be an issue in a loud environment.


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  T-17 last year, finished 11 shots back.


• Not enough value at 33:1, so passing on Kim.

Best Bets & Sleeper Picks

Matchup Bets

• Rico Hoey over Thriston Lawrence (-106)


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  Hoey: Great total driver & putter on overseeded greens.


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  Lawrence: Poor driving accuracy & distance.


• Hoey should outperform Lawrence in these conditions.

Top Picks

• Win: 66:1


• Top-20: +240


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  Strengths: Elite driver, strong recent putting.


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  Recent results at WM Phoenix Open:


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  T-23 in 2023.


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  T-8 in 2022.


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  Why bet? Improved driving accuracy recently, well-rested after missing Farmers.

• Win: 115:1


• Top-20: +350


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  Past Winner (2018).


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  Ball-striking back to form with coach Randy Smith.


• Putting showed improvement at Pebble Beach.


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  Low risk, high reward pick.

Daily Fantasy Picks (DraftKings & PGA Tour Lineup)

DraftKings Lineup ($50K Budget)

1. Kurt Kitayama ($8.9K)


2. Luke Clanton ($8.3K)


3. Si Woo Kim ($8K)


4. Matt Fitzpatrick ($7.7K)


5. Charlie Hoffman ($7.2K)


6. Gary Woodland ($7.1K)

PGA Tour Fantasy Lineup

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  Starters: Kitayama (Captain), Woodland, Clanton, Si Woo Kim.


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  Bench: Hoffman, Fitzpatrick.

Final Predictions

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  Winning Score: -18
  


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  Best Bet: Kurt Kitayama Top-20 (+240)
  


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  First-Round Leader Bet: Scottie Scheffler (Top-5 after Round 1) at +320.

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