At the WM Phoenix Open, Matt Fitzpatrick enjoyed a blistering start, carding seven birdies in his first eight holes. Despite a late stumble with two bogeys, the Englishman finished the day in second place with a score of six-under par. He trails leader Chris Gotterup by two strokes after the opening round at TPC Scottsdale.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is in danger of missing the cut, struggling with a two-over round. This would be his first missed cut since 2022. Scheffler showed frustration, making errors around the greens. His performance puts significant pressure on him to improve in the second round to continue in the tournament.

Gotterup's impressive performance, including six birdies and an eagle, secured the lead. Other players, like Nicolai Hojgaard and Hideki Matsuyama, are also in contention. Friday's play will be critical for Scheffler. The WM Phoenix Open is a key early season event on the PGA Tour, drawing a large crowd.