Brooks Koepka Adds Pre-Masters Tournament to PGA Tour Schedule

The former LIV Golf player will compete in the Texas Children's Houston Open ahead of the Masters.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

Brooks Koepka, who returned to the PGA Tour this year after four seasons with LIV Golf, has added the Texas Children's Houston Open to his pre-Masters schedule. The event, which takes place March 26-29, will be Koepka's sixth tournament before the Masters. The field includes several other top PGA Tour players, though world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has not yet confirmed his participation.

Why it matters

Koepka's return to the PGA Tour has been a major storyline this season, and his performance at the Texas Children's Houston Open will provide a key test ahead of the Masters, where he will look to regain his form and challenge for another major championship.

The details

Koepka has had an inconsistent start to his PGA Tour season so far, making the cut at Torrey Pines but missing the cut at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. The Texas Children's Houston Open will give him another opportunity to fine-tune his game, especially his putting, before heading to Augusta.

  • The Texas Children's Houston Open will take place March 26-29, 2026.
  • The Masters Tournament is scheduled for April 10-13, 2026.

The players

Brooks Koepka

A four-time major champion who returned to the PGA Tour in 2023 after four seasons with the LIV Golf league.

Scottie Scheffler

The world's top-ranked golfer, who has been a regular participant in the Texas Children's Houston Open in recent years.

Min Woo Lee

The defending champion of the Texas Children's Houston Open.

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What’s next

Koepka will look to use the Texas Children's Houston Open as a final tune-up before the Masters, where he will aim to contend for his fifth major championship title.

The takeaway

Koepka's decision to add the Texas Children's Houston Open to his pre-Masters schedule shows his commitment to regaining his top form and challenging for another major championship, as he looks to rebound from an inconsistent start to the PGA Tour season.