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Stephan Jaeger wins the Houston Open, earning $1.64 million and 500 FedExCup points. Scottie Scheffler, the heavy favorite, finished as one of five runners-up. This is Jaeger's first PGA TOUR victory in 135 career starts. Defending champion Tony Finau also finished as a runner-up.
Stephan Jaeger wins the Texas Children's Houston Open, securing his first PGA Tour victory after 135 attempts, as Scottie Scheffler narrowly misses a 5-foot birdie putt on the final hole to force a playoff. Jaeger's 3-under 67 and consistent play secured his win, earning him a spot in the Masters and a place in the top 50 world ranking for the first time.
Stephan Jaeger clinches his first PGA Tour victory at the 2024 Houston Open, edging out Scottie Scheffler and others by one stroke. Jaeger's win secures his spot in the Masters and other major events, while also guaranteeing his PGA Tour playing privileges through 2026. Despite a strong challenge from Scheffler, Jaeger maintained his composure and secured the win with a solid performance on the back nine. Other notable performances include Tony Finau's struggles and Sahith Theegala's consistent play, while Will Zalatoris faced difficulties on the greens.
Scottie Scheffler's remarkable streak of 28 consecutive rounds under par on the PGA Tour came to an end when he missed a 22-inch bogey putt on the final hole of the Houston Open, finishing with an even-par 70. Despite the missed tap-in, Scheffler remains in contention at the tournament, trailing Tony Finau by four shots as he aims to win three straight starts on the PGA Tour.
Parker and Pierceson Coody made history by becoming the first twins to be grouped together in a PGA Tour event during Round 1 of the Children’s Hospital Houston Open. The relaxed grouping, which also included Jacob Bridgeman, saw Parker shoot an even-par 70 and Pierceson card a 69, with the biggest challenge falling on the walking scorers and standard bearer who struggled to distinguish between the two.
The 2024 Houston Open at Memorial Park features a challenging course with large fairways and minimal rough and bunkers, favoring players with driving distance and strong approach play. Paulie's top-20 wagers include Will Zalatoris, who is in good form and comfortable playing in Texas, Sahith Theegala, known for his strong iron play and putting, and Jake Knapp, who excels on similar courses and offers good value at +225 for a top-20 finish.
The Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park is set to feature different course conditions this year, with Scottie Scheffler aiming for his third consecutive PGA Tour victory. While Scheffler is a top pick, Si Woo Kim and Stephan Jaeger are also recommended plays, while Will Zalatoris, Tom Hoge, Beau Hossler, and Thorbjorn Olesen are suggested fades. Joel Dahmen and Joseph Bramlett are highlighted as potential value picks in the DFS lineup for the tournament.