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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 -Best bet For more on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @drmedia59 Recap of Pebble Beach Pro-Am (0:39 - 32:26) Rory McIlroy’s Dominance 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 . Led the field in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee and was top 10 in putting . 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 . Second round (70) cost him ground , but overall solid performance . Tom Kim’s Near Miss 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. 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 Scottie Scheffler (+305) Back-to-back WM Phoenix Open winner (2022, 2023) . T-3 last year . Improved putting over recent months. Not betting outright but looking for a live number . Justin Thomas (15:1) Driving accuracy concerns . Has played well in Phoenix but struggles to win due to tee-shot inconsistencies. Passing on JT outright . Hideki Matsuyama (17:1) 2-time Phoenix Open winner (2016, 2017) . Struggled with driving accuracy in recent events. Third consecutive tournament , raising fatigue concerns. Sungjae Im (22:1) 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 . Sam Burns (25:1) Back-to-back top-10s at WM Phoenix Open . Struggling with approach play in recent months. Passing on Burns this week . Tom Kim (33:1) Slow play may be an issue in a loud environment . 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) Hoey: Great total driver & putter on overseeded greens . Lawrence: Poor driving accuracy & distance . Hoey should outperform Lawrence in these conditions. Top Picks Kurt Kitayama Win: 66:1 Top-20: +240 Strengths: Elite driver, strong recent putting. Recent results at WM Phoenix Open : T-23 in 2023 . T-8 in 2022 . Why bet? Improved driving accuracy recently, well-rested after missing Farmers. Gary Woodland (Sleeper Pick) Win: 115:1 Top-20: +350 Past Winner (2018) . Ball-striking back to form with coach Randy Smith. Putting showed improvement at Pebble Beach . Low risk, high reward pick . Daily Fantasy Picks (DraftKings & PGA Tour Lineup) DraftKings Lineup ($50K Budget) Kurt Kitayama ($8.9K) Luke Clanton ($8.3K) Si Woo Kim ($8K) Matt Fitzpatrick ($7.7K) Charlie Hoffman ($7.2K) Gary Woodland ($7.1K) PGA Tour Fantasy Lineup Starters: Kitayama (Captain), Woodland, Clanton, Si Woo Kim. Bench: Hoffman, Fitzpatrick. Final Predictions Winning Score: -18 Best Bet: Kurt Kitayama Top-20 (+240) First-Round Leader Bet: Scottie Scheffler (Top-5 after Round 1) at +320 . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices