Gary Woodland holds a one-stroke lead heading into Sunday’s final round at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, with a spot at the Masters on the line.
Gary Woodland enters the final round of the Texas Children’s Houston Open with a one-stroke advantage over Nicolai Hojgaard as both players eye a spot at the Masters and tournament victory on Sunday.
Woodland, who sits at 18-under par, holds a slim lead over Denmark’s Hojgaard at 17-under. The pair will compete in the final group alongside defending champion Min Woo Lee, who stands at 12-under par. The final threesome tees off at 12:55 PM ET on Sunday.
Hojgaard’s Historic Week
Hojgaard has put together a remarkable performance through 54 holes, posting the lowest back-to-back rounds in tournament history. A victory on Sunday would represent Denmark’s first PGA Tour win, adding significant historical weight to the final day’s competition.
The 24-year-old’s consistency over consecutive rounds has positioned him as a serious threat to Woodland’s lead, and his historic scoring pace suggests he possesses the form to contend for the title in Houston.
Stakes and Opportunities
Woodland is pursuing his first victory since capturing the 2019 US Open, making a win this week particularly significant for the American golfer. Beyond personal redemption, victory guarantees entry into the Masters (April 9-12), golf’s most prestigious event.
Also in the field competing Sunday is Matthieu Pavon of France, who tees off at 9:22 AM ET, offering fans multiple storylines throughout the final round.
With just 18 holes remaining at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, Sunday’s competition promises to deliver compelling golf at one of the PGA Tour‘s traditional early-season fixtures.
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