2023 WM Phoenix Open Weather Forecast and Projections
We’re teeing off for the Phoenix Open this week, and it does look like the weather will have an impact.
As usual in my Golf weather forecasts, we’re focusing more on wind than rain. While rain can halt play if it’s heavy enough, it also helps to soften and slow the course, meaning it helps as much as it hurts. With wind there’s no helpful side, it’s all negative impact, and the impact can lead to dramatic differences in scoring. My goal is always to try and highlight the timeframe with the lightest winds, the time with the strongest winds, and to see if there’s a cumulative advantage for one wave over another. You can use then use this to your advantage making your picks on DFS sites and sportsbooks.
For the very latest info as the WM Phoenix Open forecast changes, stay tuned to @KevinRothWx on Twitter or check my main forecast page. Knowing the PGA weather forecast can come in handy on sites like No House Advantage, where you can use our No House Advantage promo code to get a $100 Instant Deposit Match.
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WM Phoenix Open Weather Report & Forecast
Round 1 Weather Projection – Thursday, February 9th
Light 5mph winds in the early morning, increasing to around 10mph by the late AM. Afternoon winds should peak a bit over 10mph, but hold under 15mph. All in all a pretty nice day.
Round 2 Weather Projection – Friday, February 10th
Winds pick up a bit on day 2, especially in the afternoon. AM winds will start 5-10mph, increasing to 10-15mph by the late AM. Afternoon winds should be around 15mph sustained with gusts around 25mph.
Round 3 Weather Projection – Saturday, February 11th
Quiet weather on Saturday.
Round 4 Weather Projection – Sunday, February 12th
Another nice day to close out the tournament.
Overall WM Phoenix Open Weather Forecast
As I mentioned in the intro, when it comes to finding a usable and predictable edge for PGA, wind matters a lot more than rain. In this case, I think it’s best to try to avoid the peak winds (which come on Friday afternoon). I have a slight lean to a Thurs PM / Friday AM split, though I don’t think it will be too dramatic of a difference. Stay tuned to @KevinRothWx for the latest.
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