Gary Woodland surges ahead at Texas Children’s Houston Open with a new iron setup. Min Woo Lee trails at -9 as the hunt intensifies.
Gary Woodland has established a commanding lead at the PGA Tour event in Houston after 36 holes, posting back-to-back low rounds of 64 and 63 for a total of -13. The former U.S. Open champion is benefiting from a recent equipment change that has reinvigorated his confidence with his iron play.
Woodland’s dominant position comes at a pivotal point in the season as golfers prepare for major championships. His aggressive scoring through two rounds has put significant distance between himself and the chasing field, with the Texas Children’s Houston Open offering a prize fund of $9.9 million for the week.
Lee Keeps Pace in Second
Defending champion Min Woo Lee remains in contention at -9, six shots back from Woodland. Lee’s position keeps him within striking distance heading into the weekend, though Woodland’s consistency has been difficult to match.
A quartet of players occupy fourth place at -7, including Michael Thorbjornsen, Zecheng Dou, and Adam Scott. This group will need strong performances in the final two rounds to mount a serious challenge to Woodland’s lead.
Scheffler Withdraws; Round Three Begins
Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from the event, removing one of the tour’s most prominent competitors from the final 36 holes of play. The third round begins today in Houston, Texas, with Woodland looking to extend his advantage as the tournament moves toward its conclusion.
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