The 2026 Houston Open is set to take place on March 26, 2026, at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas. The tournament will feature a competitive field, including 18 players from the World Golf Rankings top-50.
Notably absent from this year’s lineup is Tiger Woods, who will not be participating. Additionally, Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from the tournament ahead of the birth of his second child.
Chris Gotterup currently leads the list of 25 members of the FedEx Cup top-50 participating in the event. Defending champion Min Woo Lee will also be competing, aiming to retain his title.
Brooks Koepka enters the tournament with momentum, having achieved three straight top-20 finishes in his first five PGA Tour appearances this season. He aims for his 10th PGA Tour victory, which would further solidify his status in the sport.
Round 1 of the Houston Open is scheduled to start at 8:20 a.m. ET, with streaming coverage available from 8:15 a.m. ET on the ESPN app. Golf Channel will provide television coverage from 3-7 p.m. ET.
Weather conditions are expected to be favorable, with AccuWeather predicting a high of 84 degrees Fahrenheit and a near 0% chance of rain throughout the tournament. This could lead to optimal playing conditions for the competitors.
The Houston Open is an annual PGA Tour event that has become a staple in the golf calendar, attracting top talent and enthusiastic crowds.
As the tournament approaches, observers are keen to see how the absence of key players like Woods and Scheffler will impact the competition. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes to the field.
