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Viktor Hovland a Volatile Option at WM Phoenix Open
Viktor Hovland will make his 2026 PGA Tour debut at the WM Phoenix Open after finishing T14 at the Dubai Desert Classic last week. This will be his fourth time teeing it up at TPC Scottsdale, where he has a T42 and two missed cuts in previous starts. Success here typically hinges on solid off-the-tee and approach play. Last year, Hovland ranked 83rd in strokes gained off the tee (+0.099 per round) but was second on approach, gaining +0.945 strokes per round. He also sits in the 99th percentile in proximity from 150-200 yards over the last 12 months, a range that accounted for over 40% of approach shots here last year. Hovland has run into issues in the short game here, losing nearly eight strokes around the green and on the greens in his previous trips. At $9,200 on DraftKings, he brings event-winning upside but is one of the most volatile players in the field.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
