2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open Picks And Plays

HOUSTON, TEXAS - Min Woo Lee the defending Champion of the Texas Children's Houston Open (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Getty Images The PGA Tour wraps up the Florida Swing and shifts to Texas, where Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston presents a compelling test. Renovoated by Tom Doak, the course offers elements that mirror some of the strategic demands players will face at Augusta National. In a 133-player field, competitors fall into two distinct categories: those fine-tuning their games ahead of the Masters and those still looking to secure a spot, hoping to play their way into the season’s first major in a few weeks.

It goes without saying that even though Scottie Scheffler hasn’t quite played to his usual standard in recent starts, his track record here remains elite, with three runner-up finishes in the past four years. Beyond Scheffler, the question becomes: which players are poised to make noise on the leaderboard and give themselves a legitimate chance to hoist the trophy on Sunday? Brooks Koepka PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Brooks Koepka of the United States reacts on the fifth green during the third round of the Valspar Championship 2026 at Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on March 21, 2026 in Palm Harbor, Florida.

(Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Getty Images Since returning to the PGA Tour, Brooks Koepka has reestablished himself as a legitimate threat. Like the Koepka of old, his iron play has been the driving force behind his resurgence, as he currently ranks second in Strokes Gained: Approach on the year, trailing only Collin Morikawa. He finished T-18 at last week’s Valspar, but if he’s going to find his way back into the winner’s circle, tightening up his bogey avoidance will be key.

Koepka has long been known as a big-game hunter, and with the Masters looming, expect him to push to get into contention sooner rather than later. Adam Scott PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 13: Adam Scott of Australia looks on from the 11th green during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship 2026 at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on March 13, 2026 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C.