Chris Gotterup earned a victory at the Waste Management Phoenix Open after defeating Hideki Matsuyama in a playoff.
Gotterup won with a long birdie putt on the first hole of the playoff at TPC Scottsdale.
It was his fourth career PGA Tour title and second of the year.
Third-year PGA TOUR pro@ChrisGotterupis now a FOUR-TIME PGA TOUR WINNER!!!!pic.twitter.com/GBnI6JAwSh
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR)February 8, 2026
Matsuyama held a one-shot lead entering the final hole, but his struggles late led to a playoff situation. The Japanese star pulled his drive into the water on the 18th hole.
Matsuyama was also seen visibly frustrated with the fans watching the Open, which is known for its rowdy crowds. Matsuyama had to back off mid-swing with a distraction coming from the direction of the crowd.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stands with his wife Melania Trump (center left) and from right, Donald Trump's children: Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Tiffany Trump. In the front row are Kai Trump and Donald Trump III, children of Donald Trump Jr. on April 21, 2016 in New York City. The family appeared at an NBC Town Hall at the Today Show. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Donald Trump Jr. (C) and Vanessa Trump, center, watch as the Trump grandchildren, including Kai Madison Trump, take part in the 2018 Easter egg roll. Barron Trump is at right." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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Kai Trump hits a drive during the Pro-Am tournament before the 2022 LIV Golf series at Trump National Doral. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Donald Trump and Kai Trump during the Pro-Am tournament before the LIV Golf series at Trump National Doral on Oct. 27, 2022 in Miami, Fla." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Donald Trump's grandchildren, from left, Chloe, Spencer, Kai, and Donald Trump III, and Kimberly Guilfoyle's son Ronan Anthony Villency listen as Donald Trump delivers his nomination acceptance speech during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Donald Trump Jr. is seen on stage with his former wife Vanessa Trump, left, and daughter Kai Madison Trump during the third day of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Donald Trump Jr. listens as his daughter Kai Madison Trump speaks during the third day of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., July 17, 2024. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Donald Trump stands with family, including Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Kai Trump, Donald Trump III, Kimberly Guilfoyle, during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Kai Madison Trump speaks to the media on board Air Force One on the way to West Palm Beach, Florida, April 13, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Kai Trump (L) and Tiger Woods arrive to the course during the final round of The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Feb. 16, 2025 in La Jolla, Calif. The 15-time major winner announced his relationship with Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., in 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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See Kai Trump's golf career and appearances with Trump family
Kai Trump, President Donald Trump's oldest granddaughter, has carved out a lane for herself in the family. Whether it's golfing alongside some of the world's top professional golfers or at one of Donald Trump's courses, playing for her school or working alongside her political family, see her life in photos from childhood to now.
2026 WM Phoenix Open payouts
1. Chris Gotterup — $1.728 million
2. Hideki Matsuyama — $1.0464 million
T3. Nicolai Højgaard — $439,680
T3. Michael Thorbjornsen — $439,680
T3. Si Woo Kim — $439,680
T3. Akshay Bhatia — $439,680
T3. Scottie Scheffler — $439,680
8. Jake Knapp — $300,000
9. Matt Fitzpatrick — $280,800
T10. Pierceson Coody — $242,400
T10. Viktor Hovland — $242,400
T10. Ryo Hisatsune — $242,400
T13. Zecheng Dou — $188,000
T13. Kevin Roy — $188,000
T13. Maverick McNealy — $188,000
T16. Daniel Berger — $160,800
T16. Jordan Smith — $160,800
T18. Michael Kim — $122,720
T18. Jacob Bridgeman — $122,720
T18. Rickie Fowler — $122,720
T18. Mac Meissner — $122,720
T18. Sepp Straka — $122,720
T18. Sahith Theegala — $122,720
T24. Ryan Fox — $82,320
T24. Rico Hoey — $82,320
T24. Kurt Kitayama — $82,320
T24. Rasmus Højgaard — $82,320
T28. Harris English — $62,949
T28. A.J. Ewart — $62,949
T28. Nick Taylor — $62,949
T28. Ben Griffin — $62,949
T28. Mackenzie Hughes — $62,949
T28. Stephan Jaeger — $62,949
T28. Min Woo Lee — $62,949
T35. Sam Stevens — $46,800
T35. Wyndham Clark — $46,800
T35. Alex Smalley — $46,800
T35. Tom Kim — $46,800
T35. J.T. Poston — $46,800
T35. John Parry — $46,800
T41. Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen — $34,080
T41. Keith Mitchell — $34,080
T41. Cam Young — $34,080
T41. Johnny Keefer — $34,080
T41. Sami Valimaki — $34,080
T41. Kristoffer Reitan — $34,080
T41. Xander Schauffele — $34,080
T48. Christo Lamprecht — $24,608
T48. Zach Bauchou — $24,608
T48. Max McGreevy — $24,608
T48. Chad Ramey — $24,608
T48. Michael Brennan — $24,608
T48. S.T. Lee — $24,608
T54. S.H. Kim — $22,272
T54. Sudarshan Yellamaraju — $22,272
T54. Joe Highsmith — $22,272
T54. Brian Campbell — $22,272
T54. Kensei Hirata — $22,272
T54. Collin Morikawa — $22,272
T60. Patrick Rodgers — $21,312
T60. John VanDerLaan — $21,312
T60. Takumi Kanaya — $21,312
T60. Adrien Saddier — $21,312
T64. Davis Thompson — $20,736
T64. Gary Woodland — $20,736
T66. Max Homa — $20,352
T66. Chandler Phillips — $20,352
T68. Bud Cauley — $19,872
T68. Hank Lebioda — $19,872
T68. Neal Shipley — $19,872
71. Keita Nakajima — $19,488
72. Patton Kizzire — $19,296
73. Cam Davis — $19,104
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