Chris Gotterup Wins WM Phoenix Open in Playoff, Claims $1.7M Top Prize
Summary
Chris Gotterup won the WM Phoenix Open by defeating Hideki Matsuyama in a playoff. Gotterup earned a $1.728 million prize from the tournament's total $9.6 million purse.Key Facts
- Chris Gotterup won the WM Phoenix Open after a playoff against Hideki Matsuyama.
- Gotterup's final round score was 7-under 64 at TPC Scottsdale.
- He made nine birdies in the final round, including five in his last six holes.
- In the playoff, Matsuyama's shot went into the water due to a fan's disruption.
- Gotterup made a 27-foot birdie putt to secure the win.
- Matsuyama led by four strokes before the final round but finished with a 68.
- Gotterup's win brings him 500 FedEx Cup points.
- The tournament offered a record total purse of $9.6 million.
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