After a week full of pristine weather in La Jolla, the PGA Tour heads to Scottsdale, where the playing conditions figure to be impeccable once again. One thing for certain is that predicting temperatures at the 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open is going to be a lot easier than predicting who will hoist the trophy.

The field is loaded with household names, and several players come in having exhibited tremendous form as of late. Betting golf online has been fairly kind to me over the last few weeks, so I’ll aim to keep my foot on the gas pedal.

Let’s begin with a quick peek at the Waste Management Phoenix Open odds.

2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open Odds to Win

Jon Rahm +650 Justin Thomas +800 Webb Simpson +1200 Rickie Fowler +1400 Hideki Matsuyama +1600 Xander Schauffele +1800 Bubba Watson +2800 Gary Woodland +2800 Matt Kuchar +2800 Brandt Snedeker +3300 Bryson DeChambeau +3300 Collin Morikawa +3300 Sungjae Im +3300 Tony Finau +3300 Branden Grace +5000 Cameron Smith +5000 Jordan Spieth +5000 Ryan Palmer +5000 Scottie Scheffler +5000 Viktor Hovland +5000 Byeong Hun An +6600 Corey Conners +6600 Jason Kokrak +6600 Matthew Wolff +6600 Ryan Moore +6600 Click to Open

As you can see above, BetOnline has installed 25 golfers at +6600 or better to win the Waste Management Phoenix Open (WMPO). It should be no surprise that Jon Rahm is sitting atop the totem pole when you consider the incredible tear he has been on. The former Sun Devil not only has great course history at this venue, but he’s literally finished first or second in four of his last five worldwide starts.

To take that a step further, “Rahmbo” has teed it up 15 times dating back to the 2019 U.S. Open. He’s remarkably placed 13th or better on 14 of those occasions.

What Happened at the 2019 WMPO?

Rickie Fowler held off a star-studded group of chasers last year in the Grand Canyon State to claim his 5th career victory on the PGA Tour.

Fowler was in complete command as he entered last year’s final round strapped with a four-stroke cushion at 20-under-par. Nevertheless, a double and a triple within his first 11 holes actually enabled Branden Grace to pull ahead momentarily. Rickie played his final four holes in -2, highlighted by a clutch nine-footer for birdie on the 71st hole.

A nifty up-and-down at the last secured a two-shot win and the trophy.

Can Rickie Go Back-to-Back in Phoenix?

A poor showing at the Farmers Insurance Open shouldn’t discourage Rickie from playing well in Phoenix. Rickie won the 2019 WMPO after shooting 74-74 over the weekend in San Diego (T-66). In other words, missing the cut this past week certainly isn’t ideal, but it really shouldn’t impact Fowler’s chances in Arizona.

The layout at TPC Scottsdale clearly fits Rickie’s eye, as evidenced by his performances at this event over the last four years.

Rickie Fowler – Last Four Trips to the WMPO

Year Results 2019 1st 2018 T – 11th 2017 T – 4th 2016 2nd

It’s safe to say that you could do a lot worse than nabbing Rickie at +1400 to emerge on Sunday.

My Pick to Win the 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open

This isn’t the first time I’ve pegged Collin Morikawa to win a golf tournament, and I can assure you it won’t be the last. Collin was unfazed playing with Tiger Woods and Jon Rahm during the first two rounds at Torrey Pines, and his game has no weaknesses to speak of.

Collin hasn’t missed a cut since turning professional (16-16) last summer, and he’s had four straight showings where he’s landed inside the top 22.

But what’s really telling is what Tiger Woods had to say when he was recently asked about Morikawa’s game.

“He hits it solid. I mean, he’s not a real big guy, but hits the ball very solid and has a very, very, bright career ahead of him.”

I counted the word “very” three times, and Tiger isn’t the type of cat who just hands out gracious compliments to other golfers on the regular. Morikawa is on a fast track toward superstardom, and I love the way TPC Scottsdale sets up for his game.

Pick Collin Morikawa +3300

Stay Tuned for More 2020 WMPO Coverage!

Predicting a winner in Phoenix is just the tip of the iceberg. I’ll be unveiling Waste Management Phoenix Open sleepers and value plays in a dedicated post, and I’ll also put together a blog that focuses solely on WMPO DFS advice for DraftKings.

Those who are yearning for the best matchup picks of the weeks, don’t fret for even a second. Those are on their way as well.

Just bookmark our golf blog page, and you won’t miss a beat.