PGA Tour: Texas Children’s Houston Open

The PGA Tour continues this week with the Texas Children’s Houston Open, taking place from March 27-30 at Memorial Park Golf Course. Golf enthusiasts can anticipate a thrilling competition on this par-70, 7,475-yard course.

Tournament details

• Location: Memorial Park Golf course,Houston,Texas
• Dates: March 27-30
• Purse: $9.5 million (Winner’s share: $1.71 million)
• Defending Champion: Stephan Jaeger
• FedEx Cup Leader: Rory McIlroy

players to Watch

Several top players are considered strong contenders for the title. Scottie Scheffler (+350) is a favorite,aiming for his first victory of 2025.Rory McIlroy (+650), already a two-time winner this year, seeks his inaugural win at Memorial Park. Other notable players include Tony Finau (+3000), who won in 2022 and finished second last year, Min Woo Lee (+3500), and Stephan Jaeger (+4500), the defending champion. Alex Smalley (+5000) is also one to watch, with six top-21 finishes in his last eight starts.

How to Follow the Action

Fans can catch the tournament on television and streaming platforms:

• TV:
  • Thursday: 4-7 PM ET (Golf Channel)
  • Saturday-Sunday: 1-3 PM ET (Golf Channel), 3-6 PM ET (NBC/Peacock)
• Stream (ESPN+):
  • Thursday: 8:15 AM – 7:00 PM ET
  • Saturday-Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET
• Social Media: Follow @tchouopen on X (formerly Twitter) for live updates.

Notably, Memorial Park is hosting the event for the fifth consecutive year. The field includes 20 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR). This tournament is crucial for players aiming to secure a spot in next month’s Masters tournament. Players like Michael Kim (No. 52), Ben Griffin (No. 61), Eric Cole (No. 66) are looking to break into the top 50. Houston native Matthew Reidel will be competing as a PGA Tour rookie.

The tour heads to San Antonio next for the Valero Texas Open, scheduled for April 3-6.

LPGA Tour: ford Championship Presented by KCC

The LPGA Tour stops in Chandler,Arizona,for the Ford Championship presented by KCC from March 27-30. players will compete at the Tornado Golf Club, Card Final Course, a par-72 course spanning 6,661 yards.

Tournament Overview

• Location: tornado Golf Club, Chandler, arizona
• Dates: March 27-30
• Purse: $2.25 million (Winner’s share: $337,500)
• Defending Champion: Nelly korda
• CME Globe Leaders Competition: Who is LIM

Viewing Information

Here’s how to watch the Ford Championship:

• TV/Streaming:
  • Thursday: 6-7 PM ET (NBC Digital), 7:00 PM ET (Golf Channel/NBC Digital)
  • Saturday-Sunday: 6:00 PM ET (Golf Channel/NBC Digital)
• Social Media: Follow @lpga on X for updates.

the tournament will feature 144 players, with a cut to the top 65 and ties after 36 holes. All five winners from this year’s tour are participating. The inaugural edition of the event last year was held at Seville Golf and Country club. tornado Golf Club previously hosted a Korn Ferry Tour event from 2001 to 2005. Notably, Corbea has achieved ten top-10 finishes this year, including a second-place finish in the Championship. Gabby Barker, India’s first female professional golfer, has received a sponsor’s invitation, along with seven-year LPGA Tour veteran Maria Fassi.

The LPGA Tour will then move to Las Vegas for the T-Mobile Match play, taking place April 2-6.

PGA Tour Champions: Galleri Classic

The PGA Tour Champions heads to Rancho Mirage, California, for the Galleri Classic.

Tournament Details

• Location: Mission Hills Country club, rancho Mirage, California
• Course: Par 72, 7,165 yards
• Purse: $2.2 million (Winner’s share: $330,000)
• Defending Champion: Ball
• Charles Schwab Cup Leader: Miguel Angel Jimenez

How to Watch

• TV:
  • Friday: 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM ET (Golf Channel – Tape Delay)
  • Saturday-Sunday: 3-6 PM ET (Golf Channel)
• Social Media: Follow @gallericlassic on X.

The field consists of 79 players out of 54 holes, including 310 PGA Tour victories.Seven World Golf Hall of Fame members are participating, including Ernie Els, Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie, Jose Maria Olazabal, and vijay Singh. David Toms won the inaugural event two years ago.

The next event is the James Hardie Career Hall of Fame Invitational in Boca raton, Florida, from April 4-6.

LIV Golf League

The LIV Golf League is taking a break this week.

Recent Results

• Last Event: Singapore (individual Winner: Joaquin Niemann; Team Winner: Fireball GC)
• Season Leaders: Individual: Niemann; Team: Fireballs GC

The LIV Golf League will resume with the Miami LIV Golf event, scheduled for April 4-6.