Woodland, Højgaard Set for Final Round Showdown at 2026 Houston Open

The final round of the PGA Tour's Texas Children's Houston Open will feature a thrilling duel between the top two players on the leaderboard.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:52am

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The 2026 Texas Children's Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course will come down to the final round on Sunday, March 29. Gary Woodland holds a one-stroke lead over Denmark's Nicolai Højgaard heading into the last day of play. The duo has separated themselves from the field, with Australia's Min Woo Lee and American Michael Thorbjornsen tied for third at 12-under.

Why it matters

The Houston Open is a key PGA Tour event that often serves as a tune-up for the Masters. With the top two players on the leaderboard separated by just one shot, the final round is shaping up to be an exciting conclusion to the tournament.

The details

Woodland, the 2019 U.S. Open champion, is seeking his eighth career PGA Tour victory. Højgaard, a rising star from Denmark, is looking for his first PGA Tour win. The final round will air live on the Golf Channel from 1:00 p.m. ET to 3:00 p.m. ET, before shifting to NBC and Peacock for the remainder of the tournament.

  • The final round of the 2026 Texas Children's Houston Open will take place on Sunday, March 29.
  • The tournament is being held at Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range in Houston, Texas.

The players

Gary Woodland

The 2019 U.S. Open champion is seeking his eighth career PGA Tour victory.

Nicolai Højgaard

The rising Danish star is looking for his first PGA Tour win.

Min Woo Lee

The Australian golfer is tied for third place at 12-under par.

Michael Thorbjornsen

The American golfer is also tied for third place at 12-under par.

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What they’re saying

“It's going to be a fun final round. Nicolai and I have been battling all week, and I'm sure it will come down to the wire tomorrow.”

— Gary Woodland

What’s next

The winner of the 2026 Texas Children's Houston Open will receive a spot in the 2026 Masters Tournament.

The takeaway

The final round of the Houston Open promises an exciting showdown between two of the PGA Tour's top players, with the winner earning a coveted spot in the Masters.