To be exact, parity remains the rule of 2022 with the Golf betting lines. There have been nine different individuals that have won the most recent nine tournaments. This week the PGA Tour heads to beautiful and warm Scottsdale, Arizona, for the WM Phoenix Open. At the onset of the week is the good news that top-ranked Jon Rahm will head the field. Rahm’s appearance gives this week’s event instant credibility. Also on the board are name brands such as Justin Thomas, Hideki Matsuyama, and Jordan Spieth.
2022 WM Phoenix Open
| When: | February 10-13, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Where: | TPC Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Course: | 7261 yards, Par 71 |
| Purse: | $8.2 million |
| Fed Ex Cup Points: | 500 |
| Defending Champion: | Brooks Koepka |
| TV Coverage: | CBS, Golf Channel, ESPN+ |
2022 WM Phoenix Betting Odds
| Golfer | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jon Rahm | +750 |
| Justin Thomas | +1200 |
| Viktor Hovland | +1400 |
| Hideki Matsuyama | +1600 |
| Jordan Spieth | +1600 |
| Patrick Cantlay | +1600 |
| Xander Schauffele | +2000 |
| Brooks Koepka | +2700 |
| Scottie Scheffler | +2900 |
| Daniel Berger | +3100 |
| Tony Finau | +3300 |
| Sam Burns | +3300 |
| Webb Simpson | +3400 |
| Louis Oosthuizen | +4100 |
| Bubba Watson | +4100 |
| All Other Players | +4200 or higher |
2022 WM Phoenix Open Overview
The WM Phoenix Open was established in 1939. Since 2010, Waste Management has been the title sponsor. Since 1987, TPC Scottsdale has been the host venue. Unlike the more staid and standard PGA Tour tournaments, this one is more relaxed with a noticeably rambunctious crowd. Thus, the WM Phoenix Open is one of the most popular sportsbook events on the PGA Tour. Arnold Palmer is the only repeat champion of this tournament (1962-1963).
First place in the FedEx Cup standings belongs to Hideki Matsuyama. Tom Hoge, Talor Gooch, Sungjae Im, and Luke Lust complete the top five. Sam Burns, Cameron Smith, Seamus Power, Cameron Tringale, and Viktor Hovland rank 6-10.
2022 WM Phoenix Open Top Contenders
Jon Rahm +750
First on the Official World Golf Ranking belongs to Jon Rahm. In recent action, Rahm has been wildly inconsistent. He is coming off a 3rd-place finish at the Farmers Insurance Open. And Rahm was 2nd at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. But Rahm has been outside the top ten in four of his most recent six tournaments. And in that span, he has two missed cuts. Rahm’s most recent win was at the TOUR Championship.
Justin Thomas +1200
Seventh on the Official World Golf Ranking is Justin Thomas. Late on, Thomas has finished in the top five in four of his most recent six tournaments. However, Thomas hasn’t won since THE PLAYERS Championship.
Viktor Hovland +1400
In sum, Viktor Hovland is third on the Official World Golf Ranking. Hovland has won three of his most recent five tournaments. Last time out, Hovland won the Dubai Desert Classic. Further, Hovland won the Hero World Challenge and the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.
Hideki Matsuyama +1600
On the whole defending Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama is 10th on the Official World Golf Ranking. Overall, Matsuyama has been inconsistent in 2022. Following a win at the ZOZO Championship was the 30th place finish at the Farmers Insurance Open.
2022 WM Phoenix Open Free Pick
In this situation, Viktor Hovland brings strong momentum with the Golf Betting Lines. By contrast, Rahm carries a price tag that is too expensive. And the rest of the field has been on a roller coaster ride.
2022 WM Phoenix Open SBG Best Bets: Viktor Hovland.