The 2026 Houston Open is scheduled for March 26, 2026, at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas. This year’s tournament will see Chris Gotterup leading a competitive field that includes 18 players from the World Golf Rankings top-50, despite the absence of golf legends like Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler, who recently withdrew due to the impending birth of his second child.
Defending champion Min Woo Lee will be looking to retain his title, while Brooks Koepka enters the tournament with momentum, having achieved three consecutive top-20 finishes in his first five PGA Tour appearances this season. The excitement surrounding the event is palpable, especially with the weather forecast predicting a high of 84 degrees and a near 0% chance of rain, setting the stage for optimal playing conditions.
Round 1 of the Houston Open will commence at 8:20 a.m. ET, with TV coverage airing from 3-7 p.m. ET on the Golf Channel. For those looking to stream the action, coverage will begin at 8:15 a.m. ET on the ESPN app.
With 25 members of the FedEx Cup top-50 participating, the tournament promises to deliver thrilling competition. Observers are particularly keen to see how Koepka performs, as he aims for his 10th PGA Tour victory.
The Houston Open has a rich history as an annual PGA Tour event, drawing both seasoned professionals and emerging talents. As the tournament approaches, fans and players alike are eager to witness the unfolding drama on the greens.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes to the field or weather conditions, but the anticipation continues to build as the date draws nearer.
