Waste Management Phoenix Open: 5 Groups to Watch

1. Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson and Matt Kuchar: 1st round tee time 2:16pm ET

USA! USA! USA! This group features three Olympians who represented the Red, White and Blue this summer in Rio. This group brings a lot of firepower to the table, so don’t be surprised if all three make the cut to play some weekend golf.

The long hitting Bubba Watson is in search for his first win here at TPC Scottsdale after being twice runner-up in 2014 and 2015. Look for Bubba to tear up this course with his power and shot shaping. Bubba has had a slow start to the season, only playing in two events, but the bulk of the season is on the horizon and this week is a good week to get things clicking.

Matt Kuchar is easily one of the most consistent players on tour. Just like Bubba, Kuchar hasn’t been noisy this season with only three events played. I can tell you this, he is a fan favorite, so listen for the rowdy 16th gallery to be yelling “KUUUUUUCH!”

Over the past couple of years Patrick Reed has made a name for himself going from unknown to elite. Reed has 5 tour wins, 25 top 10’s and 128 events played. Reed is amongst the tours elites now turning heads where ever he goes. Reed’s short game is looking good this season. He just needs to polish up the long game causing him to be a real threat.

This group has a combined career win total of 25.

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The 2017 Waste Management Open is set to be another thriller. It always is.