Welcome to the new age! No, it’s not LIV or TGL this time. For 2025, the WM Phoenix Open is simmering to be a tech-based, clean, and cultured event at the TPC Scottsdale this month. For the first time, the venue is going to include a digitalized ticket-based system and two renewed field spots. The lineup at the event is marvelous from Hideki Matsuyama, along with Justin Thomas, who has averaged this field at 13-under in his last 8 visits. They are entering the 132-player field to face the current best pick and world #1, Scottie Scheffler. And it seems their efforts will be duly rewarded!

Fans will look to enjoy the tournament extravaganza from Feb 6 going ahead till the 9. If you are one, look for the Taylor Morrison Fairway House at the 12th hole for obstruction-less games. As the latest on WM Phoenix Open revamps, it could be the most chill spot to watch Nick Taylor go for his second back-to-back win.

The complete lineup of 132 players is going for a bigger purse this year. In 2024, the prize money was set at $8.8 million. Nick Taylor had taken $1.584m home after his finals against Charley Hoffman. For the upcoming event, he could get a raise, as in 2025, the purse is $72,000 higher. The winner will earn $1.656 million from the total prize money of  $9.2 million packed with 500 FedEx Cup points.

Here’s the full rundown-

In 2023, the WM Phoenix Open saw its prize purse soar to $20 million as part of the PGA Tour’s “elevated event” initiative. This move was the tour’s play to keep top players on their toes amid the LIV Golf challenge. It worked, bringing in a star-studded field and raising the stakes for the players. But by 2024, the event lost its elevated status, dropping the purse back, though still a solid chunk of change by any measure.

On the 36-hole cut event, the top 65 professionals are guaranteed to take cash home. Arizona’s iconic fairways are ready for another history. With all the crucial changes and upgrades, players will enjoy not only a pleasant game but also a lucrative one. Among all, who are topping the charts already? Let’s find out.

Odds at the WM Phoenix Open 2025

Aside from Scheffler’s +300 odds after his recent T-9 finish at Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Sam Burns, a consistent force at this event with third- and sixth-place finishes in his last two appearances, is knocking on the door at +2800 odds, ready to break through. But he won’t have it easy. Meanwhile, Sahith Theegala, sitting at +4500 odds is offering an apt pick for those believing in his moment to shine.

Also on the tour, Billy Horschel, ranked 16th in the world, enters with momentum from a strong finish at Pebble Beach and, at 66-1 odds, could be the surprise of the tournament. Then there’s Tom Kim, fresh off a seventh-place finish at the same event, and eager to improve on his past showings at TPC Scottsdale.

With red-hot contenders and hungry challengers, this year’s WM Phoenix Open promises a heated weekend and multiple battle cries for the green trophy.