Hisatsune & Matsuyama Duel for Phoenix Open Lead: How to Follow Saturday’s Action
The 2026 WM Phoenix Open is heating up at TPC Scottsdale, with Ryo Hisatsune maintaining a narrow lead over his idol, Hideki Matsuyama, heading into Saturday’s third round. A crowded leaderboard promises a thrilling day of golf and fans have multiple options to tune in.
Japanese Stars Dominate at the Halfway Point
Ryo Hisatsune fired an impressive 8-under 63 to reach 11 under par, securing the lead. Just one stroke behind him is two-time WM Phoenix Open champion Hideki Matsuyama, who carded a 64, finishing with six consecutive birdies. Matsuyama’s strong performance highlights his consistent success at TPC Scottsdale.
A Tight Contender Field
The competition extends beyond the Japanese duo. Eighteen players are within five shots of Hisatsune’s lead, including Chris Gotterup and Matt Fitzpatrick. Scottie Scheffler also made a significant move with a second-round 65, positioning himself just four shots off the pace.
How to Watch Saturday’s Round
Golf Channel will broadcast live coverage of the third round from 12 p.m. To 3 p.m. ET, followed by CBS from 3 p.m. To 6:30 p.m. ET. For streaming options, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ begins at 11:30 a.m. ET, offering featured group and featured hole coverage throughout the day. Paramount+ will also stream the CBS broadcast.
Saturday’s Key Tee Times (ET)
Tee No. 1
- 11:23 a.m. – Takumi Kanaya, Mac Meissner, Tom Kim
- 11:34 a.m. – Ryan Fox, Scottie Scheffler, Zecheng Dou
- 11:45 a.m. – Rasmus Højgaard, Daniel Berger, Ben Griffin
- 11:56 a.m. – Chad Ramey, Sami Valimaki, Sudarshan Yellamaraju
- 12:07 p.m. – Michael Thorbjornsen, Davis Thompson, A.J. Ewart
- 12:18 p.m. – Max Homa, Brian Campbell
- 12:29 p.m. – Chandler Phillips, Kristoffer Reitan, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen
- 12:40 p.m. – Nicolai Højgaard, Michael Kim, Jake Knapp
- 12:51 p.m. – Maverick McNealy, Zach Bauchou, Kevin Roy
- 1:02 p.m. – Sam Stevens, Stephan Jaeger, Min Woo Lee
- 1:13 p.m. – John Parry, Sahith Theegala, Matt Fitzpatrick
- 1:24 p.m. – Chris Gotterup, Akshay Bhatia, Si Woo Kim
- 1:45 p.m. – Ryo Hisatsune, Hideki Matsuyama, Pierceson Coody
Tee No. 10
- 11:23 a.m. – Keith Mitchell, Viktor Hovland, Cameron Young
- 11:34 a.m. – Rickie Fowler, Neal Shipley, Adrien Saddier
- 11:45 a.m. – Max McGreevy, Nick Taylor, Harris English
- 11:56 a.m. – Michael Brennan, Jacob Bridgeman, Rico Hoey
- 12:07 p.m. – Cam Davis, Jordan Smith, Christo Lamprecht
- 12:18 p.m. – Sepp Straka, Kurt Kitayama, Joe Highsmith
- 12:29 p.m. – Patrick Rodgers, Gary Woodland, John VanDerLaan
- 12:40 p.m. – Keita Nakajima, S.H. Kim, J.T. Poston
- 12:51 p.m. – Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Hank Lebioda
- 1:02 p.m. – Johnny Keefer, Patton Kizzire, Bud Cauley
- 1:13 p.m. – Wyndham Clark, Alex Smalley
- 1:24 p.m. – S.T. Lee, Kensei Hirata
Notable Absences: Koepka and Spieth Miss the Cut
Brooks Koepka and Jordan Spieth will not be competing on the weekend, both missing the cut. Koepka shot a 2-over, while Spieth finished at 3-over.
FAQ
- Where can I watch the WM Phoenix Open? You can watch on Golf Channel and CBS, or stream on PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ and Paramount+.
- Who is leading the WM Phoenix Open? Ryo Hisatsune is currently leading at 11 under par.
- What are the tee times for Saturday? Notice the detailed list above for specific tee times.
Stay tuned for continued coverage of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open as the tournament unfolds!
