Golf fans around the world celebrated Rory McIlroy’s victory last week. Many gamblers, on the other hand, were left kicking themselves. It seemed so obvious in hindsight—McIlroy had been playing great golf leading into Pebble,

While speaking with Golfweek, eight-time PGA Tour winner Billy Horschel relayed a conversation he had with WM Phoenix Open tournament director Chance Cozby, saying the event has “crossed the line” over the past few years.