The 2026 WM Phoenix Open leaderboard is heating up! With Round 4 underway, all eyes are on Hideki Matsuyama, who's in the lead but facing a challenge from a strong field. Here's a breakdown of the action and what to watch for:
The Leaderboard Battle
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- Si Woo Kim: Kim is on fire! He's hitting the most fairways and is now alone atop the leaderboard after a brilliant birdie on the par-5 3rd. He's giving himself opportunities to attack and could be a force to be reckoned with.
- Michael Thorbjornsen: Thorbjornsen is drafting off Kim, and they're both in the lead group. He stuffed one in on No. 5 to reach 14 under, showing his consistency.
- Viktor Hovland: Hovland is making a strong move up the leaderboard. He's 10 under for the tournament after an opening birdie, and if he can maintain his fairway play, he'll be a serious contender.
- Scottie Scheffler: The world No. 1 is in a tough spot, five strokes behind Matsuyama. He's had his chances but needs to find the short grass consistently to make a move. Will he bounce back on Sunday?
Key Moments to Watch
- Fairway Fights: The battle for the fairways is intense. Matsuyama and Kim are both missing fairways, while Hovland is playing beautifully from the fairway. Who will come out on top in this strategic battle?
- Birdie Opportunities: With the leaderboard so close, birdies will be crucial. Keep an eye out for players like Scheffler, who has the ability to make up ground quickly.
- Final Round Drama: The final round promises to be thrilling! With so many players in contention, expect some dramatic moments and unexpected twists as the tournament unfolds.
Don't miss a second of the action! Tune in to CBS, CBSSports.com, or the CBS Sports App for live coverage of Round 4. Stay tuned for live scores, analysis, and highlights from TPC Scottsdale.
