The 2026 Houston Open is scheduled to kick off on March 26, 2026, at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas. This year, the tournament will see a notable absence as Tiger Woods will not be part of the field.
Scottie Scheffler, a prominent player, has withdrawn from the tournament ahead of the birth of his second child. Meanwhile, Chris Gotterup leads a competitive field that includes 25 members of the FedEx Cup top-50.
Defending champion Min Woo Lee will return to the course, hoping to retain his title. Brooks Koepka, who has been performing well with three straight top-20 finishes in his first five PGA Tour appearances this season, is also among the players to watch.
Round 1 is set to begin at 8:20 a.m. ET, with TV coverage on the Golf Channel from 3-7 p.m. ET. Streaming coverage will be available starting at 8:15 a.m. ET on the ESPN app.
Weather forecasts from AccuWeather indicate a high of 84 degrees Fahrenheit with partly sunny skies, and there is a near 0% chance of rain during the tournament.
This year’s Houston Open features 18 players from the World Golf Rankings top-50, highlighting the competitive nature of the event. As the tournament approaches, observers are eager to see how the absence of key players like Woods and Scheffler will impact the competition.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes to the lineup or additional withdrawals as the tournament date nears.
