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Astros Golf Foundation, PGA Tour announce Texas Children’s Hospital as title sponsor for 2024 Houston Open
Read full article: Astros Golf Foundation, PGA Tour announce Texas Children’s Hospital as title sponsor for 2024 Houston OpenBig news for Houston Golf fans on Wednesday as the Astros Golf Foundation and PGA Tour announced Texas Children’s as the Title Sponsor of the Houston Open.
No Houston Open this year; event now scheduled to take place 2 weeks before Masters tournament in 2024
Read full article: No Houston Open this year; event now scheduled to take place 2 weeks before Masters tournament in 2024The Houston Open will move to March next year after the PGA TOUR will return to a calendar year schedule, the Astros Golf Foundation announced.
4 tied for lead in suspended 1st round of Houston Open
Read full article: 4 tied for lead in suspended 1st round of Houston OpenMarc Leishman, Russell Henley, Talor Gooch and Luke List shared the lead Thursday in the suspended first round of the Houston Open, with List still on the course when darkness stopped play.
PGA Tour hopeful for return of fans, pushing ahead without
Read full article: PGA Tour hopeful for return of fans, pushing ahead withoutFILE - PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan reacts to a question during a news conference at The Players Championship golf tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., in this Friday, March 13, 2020, file photo. Monahan says tournaments next year are prepared to break even without the return of fans. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)Amid hopes for the return of fans on the PGA Tour next year, Commissioner Jay Monahan says tournaments are prepared financially to do without and still break even on operating costs. Monahan said it was too early to determine how or when the vaccine would help with the full return of fans. “We still have a lot of interest in bringing a PGA Tour event to San Francisco,” Monahan said.
Garcia withdraws from Masters after positive COVID-19 test
Read full article: Garcia withdraws from Masters after positive COVID-19 testAUGUSTA, Ga. – Sergio Garcia pulled out of the Masters on Monday after informing Augusta National he tested positive for the coronavirus, making him the second player to withdraw following a positive test. Garcia won his only major at the Masters three years ago in his 19th appearance, the most of any player before winning a green jacket. Joaquin Niemann of Chile previously announced over the weekend he tested positive and withdrew. It was the first domestic PGA Tour event that allowed limited spectators on the course. He brings to 15 the number of PGA Tour players who have tested positive since golf returned in June from the COVID-19 pandemic-caused shutdown.
Ortiz holds off Johnson, Matsuyama for 1st PGA Tour victory
Read full article: Ortiz holds off Johnson, Matsuyama for 1st PGA Tour victoryHOUSTON – Carlos Ortiz held off Dustin Johnson and Hideki Matsuyama by closing with a 5-under 65 to win the Houston Open on Sunday, becoming the first Mexican to win on the PGA Tour in 42 years. He had to settle for a two-putt birdie, and it held up when Johnson and Matsuyama narrowly missed birdie chances coming in. Needing two putts to win, the 29-year-old holed a 20-foot birdie putt for a two-shot victory. Ortiz held back tears as he waited for his playing partners to putt. The Houston Open was the first domestic PGA Tour event that allowed spectators, with 2,000 tickets sold daily.
Jason Day in contention in Houston Open on eve of Masters
Read full article: Jason Day in contention in Houston Open on eve of MastersCarlos Ortiz tees off on the 10th hole during the second round of the Houston Open golf tournament Friday, Nov, 6, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)HOUSTON – Jason Day was back in contention on the eve of the Masters after two eventful days alongside Phil Mickelson. “He kind of left himself in some pretty tough positions and you’re just struggling the whole day,” Day said. The 12-time PGA Tour winner returned the next week at Sherwood to tie for 60th, and took last week off. “I think that was really helpful to learn that.”Carlos Ortiz of Mexico had a 68 to match Day at 5 under.
Golfers experience Houston Open at the newly renovated Memorial Park
Read full article: Golfers experience Houston Open at the newly renovated Memorial ParkHOUSTON – The Houston Open returned to Memorial Park for the first time since 1963. They’ve done a good job they spent a lot of money,” Mata said. We love big events like the Super Bowl and others that we have but those are sort of once every 10 years. Heckman believes the new Houston location will attract the world’s best players, visitors from all parts and millions of dollars for restaurants, hotels and local businesses. The Houston Open is only allowing 2,500 fans because of the coronavirus.
Snedeker takes Houston Open lead; Johnson and fans return
Read full article: Snedeker takes Houston Open lead; Johnson and fans returnBrandt Snedeker hits his third shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the Houston Open golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Houston. Snedeker shot a 5-under 65 in the afternoon to take a two-stroke lead in the last event before the Masters. “Drove it great,” Snedeker said. “Around this golf course you have to be in the fairway, otherwise it’s going to be a long day for you. “The golf course kind of forces you into being patient just because you can’t really miss too many greens,” Scheffler said.
Players to watch in Houston Open
Read full article: Players to watch in Houston OpenHOUSTON, – The PGA Tour scheduling shuffle, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, benefitted the Houston Open, which is now gaining a title sponsor and its old spot the week before the Masters. Here’s a look at some of the players to watch at the Houston Open:DUSTIN JOHNSONThe World No. Johnson’s game fits Memorial Park, as he can bomb it far and is typically a good putter on Bermuda. Davis is a good pick for the Houston Open for two reasons - driving and putting. He’s played relatively well as of late, making 3 of 4 cuts and finishing top 35 in all three of those events including a top 10.
Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth commit to Houston Open
Read full article: Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth commit to Houston OpenHOUSTON – Superstar golfers Phil Mickelson and Jordan Spieth are the latest big names to commit to playing at Memorial Park Golf Course for the Vivint Houston Open Nov. 2-8. Mickelson has been straddling PGA Tour events and PGA Champions Tour events at the age of 50 but has dominated the senior tour winning both events he’s entered. Mickelson has played in 11 Houston Open events, winning in 2011 at the Golf Club of Houston before the course change. He has two Top 5 finishes in six appearances at the Houston Open. Mickelson and Spieth join stars like Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Sergio Garcia, Adam Scott, Zach Johnson, Tony Finau, and more in what is a stacked field at Memorial Park.
Astros, Memorial Park prepare to welcome fans for Houston Open
Read full article: Astros, Memorial Park prepare to welcome fans for Houston OpenHOUSTON – Some of the biggest names in golf will make their way to Memorial Park for the Houston Open. The list is exciting for Giles Kibbe, President of the Astros Golf Foundation. The Astros Golf foundation has worked tirelessly to make this event special, and the impact long-lasting. There’s going to be a lot of people out telling the fans to put their masks on, to separate a little bit. “I’m so happy that we’re going to get 2,500 fans a day to see some great players on this great course.”
Houston Open to return to Memorial Park Golf Course this November
Read full article: Houston Open to return to Memorial Park Golf Course this NovemberHOUSTON – Golf will be making a return to Memorial Park as the Vivint Houston Open is scheduled to take place Nov. 5-8. This is the first time since 1963 that the Houston Open will take place at the Memorial Park Golf Course. According to a news release, this comes after the Astros Golf Foundation completed a $34 million renovation to Memorial Park Golf Course over a two-year period. Giles Kibbe, president of Astros Golf Foundation said in a statement he is excited to see golf return to Memorial Park. All four rounds of the Vivint Houston Open will be televised on The Golf Channel, according to the news release.
Houston Open to allow limited number of golf spectators
Read full article: Houston Open to allow limited number of golf spectators(AP) – The Houston Open will allow limited spectators next month at Memorial Park, the first domestic PGA Tour event to have fans since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down golf for three months on March 13. The tour said 2,000 tickets will go on sale Wednesday through the tournament's website. The Houston Open is Nov. 5-8, one week before the Masters. All spectators must have masks on at all times except when eating or drinking. The Bermuda Championship, a week before the Houston, also has been approved for limited spectators.
Dustin Johnson commits to play at this year’s Houston Open
Read full article: Dustin Johnson commits to play at this year’s Houston OpenHOUSTON – Dustin Johnson, the world’s top golfer, has committed to playing at this year’s Houston Open. The 36-year-old golfer is no stranger to the Houston Open. Last year’s Houston Open winner, Lanto Griffin, has also committed to playing. The Houston Open is scheduled for Nov. 2-8 at Memorial Park Golf Course. This will be the first time since 1963 that Memorial Park has hosted the open.
Astros, Memorial Park ready to host Houston Open
Read full article: Astros, Memorial Park ready to host Houston OpenIn the past year, Memorial Park has gotten a $34 million face-lift to host the Houston Open. Its a big golf course, so its great for a PGA tour event, explained Giles Kibbe, president of the Astros Golf Foundation. The kids will have access to that for STEM programming and First Tee programming throughout the year, said Kibbe. Ten days out of the year it turns into a player clubhouse, so its a phenomenal facility.Some of the best golfers are expected to play in the Houston Open, especially with it falling right before the Masters. No announcement has been made on whether or not fans will be allowed at the Houston Open.