Waste Management Phoenix Open Power Rankings

Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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See why the Waste Management Phoenix Open power rankings start with Bubba Watson.  Will 2016 finally be his year?

We’re getting into some of the marquee events of the PGA Tour season. This week, some of the world’s best players will arrive at TPC Scottsdale for the Waste Management Phoenix Open. TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course is one of golf’s most unique and always serves as a pressure cooker for rookies and veterans alike, often resulting in some great drama come Sunday afternoon.

The Stadium Course’s par-3 16th hole includes grandstands with a capacity of more than 20,000. Expect the crowd to go wild if any magic occurs–Tiger Woods’ ace on No. 16 back in 1997 still stands as one of the single most thrilling moments of his career. Only seven other men have accomplished the feat in a Waste Management Phoenix Open.

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Woods isn’t in the field this year, but plenty of the world’s biggest stars are. Defending champion Brooks Koepka, who’s risen to 16th in the world rankings since his big win last year, will look to become the first person to go back-to-back at TPC Scottsdale since Johnny Miller. Bubba Watson has seen a ton of success at the WMPO but has yet to nab the elusive victory. Phil Mickelson will try to bounce back after a frustrating missed cut at Torrey Pines. Between these men and others, there are sure to be some compelling storylines throughout the week.

Without further ado, let’s get to it. Here are the best bets for success in this week’s Waste Management Phoenix Open.

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