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2025 Texas Children’s Houston Open Preview & Picks
The Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course is the thirteenth event of the 2025 PGA TOUR season and kicks off the “Texas Swing.”
Let’s get into this week’s storylines…
Pre-Tournament Storylines:
Viktor Hovland Returns to the Winner’s Circle
Viktor Hovland secured his seventh PGA TOUR victory last week at the Valspar Championship, marking his first win since the 2023 PGA TOUR Championship. It’s been a challenging stretch for Hovland, who entered the event after missing the cut in each of his three previous starts this season.
Stephan Jaeger Looks to Defend His Title in Texas Shootout
Stephan Jaeger returns to Memorial Park this week, looking to defend his 2024 title, where he narrowly edged out Scottie Scheffler in a thrilling final round for his first PGA TOUR victory. Jaeger came close to securing his second TOUR win during the FedEx Cup Fall Swing, finishing as the runner-up at the inaugural Black Desert Championship. He’s been in strong form this season, with two top ten finishes, including a T3 finish at the Sony Open in Hawaii and a T6 finish at the Mexico Open.
Two-Horse Race in Texas
Much like the legendary Match of the Century between Seabiscuit and War Admiral, this week’s Texas Children’s Houston Open appears to be shaping up as a two-horse race between Scottie Scheffler, World No. 1, and Rory McIlroy, World No. 2. Both are the clear favorites heading into the event, with Scheffler listed at +330 and McIlroy at +700.
McIlroy has already notched two PGA TOUR victories this season, winning THE PLAYERS Championship and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, while his best finish at this event was a T7 last year. Scheffler, meanwhile, has yet to claim a PGA TOUR win this season but boasts a stronger course history at Memorial Park, having finished runner-up in two of the last three editions of the tournament.
Tournament Information:
Social Media:
Course Information:
Course Architect:
Before last year’s tournament, the No. 17 green was moved 30 yards back, and two bunkers were added to the left side of the green. This year, a professional tee has been added to No. 16.
Comparable Courses:
- Quail Hallow – Wells Fargo Championship – RESULTS
- Colonial Country Club – Charles Schwab Challenge – RESULTS
- The Renaissance Club – Genesis Scottish Open – RESULTS
Comparable Location (Houston, Texas):
Designer Link (John Bredemus):
- Colonial Country Club – John Bredemus (1936) – Charles Schwab Challenge
Designer Link (Tom Doak):
Comparable Yardage (7,475 Yards):
Comparable Greens (TifEagle bermudagrass / Poa trivialis overseed .110”):
Comparable Average Green Size (7,000 sq. ft.):
TV Information (all times ET):
Weather:
Course/ Tournament History:
Memorial Park Golf Course, located in Houston, Texas, has a rich history dating back to 1912 when it was originally constructed as a nine-hole course for military personnel stationed at Camp Logan. In 1935, renowned golf course architect John Bredemus redesigned it into an 18-hole layout, which quickly gained a reputation as one of the finest municipal courses in the country. Memorial Park has hosted the Houston Open on several occasions, including a return to the PGA TOUR schedule in 2020 after a complete renovation led by Tom Doak, with consultation from Brooks Koepka. The redesign modernized the course while maintaining its original character, creating a challenging yet fair test for the world’s best golfers. Known for its strategic bunkering, large undulating greens, and demanding par-5s, Memorial Park continues to be a favorite stop on the PGA TOUR.
Previous Tournament Venues:
| Duration | Course | Location: |
| 2021-2022, 2024-Present | Memorial Park Golf Course | Houston, Texas |
| 2003-2020 | Redstone Golf Club (Golf Club of Houston) | Houston, Texas |
| 1985-2002 | TPC at The Woodlands | Woodlands, Texas |
| 1975-1884 | Woodlands Country Club | Woodlands, Texas |
| 1973-1974 | Quail Valley Country Club | Missouri City, TX |
| 1972 | Westwood Country Club | Austin, Texas |
| 1966-1971 | Champions Golf Club | Houston, Texas |
| 1964-1965 | Sharpstown Country Club | Houston, Texas |
| 1951-1963 | Memorial Park Golf Course | Houston, Texas |
| 1950 | BraeBurn Country Club | Houston, Texas |
| 1949 | Pine Forest Country Club | Houston, Texas |
| 1947 | Memorial Park Golf Course | Houston, Texas |
| 1946 | River Oaks Country Club | Houston, Texas |
Previous Tournament Names:
Tournament Records:
- 18-Hole Record:
- 62, Ron Streck (Round 3, 1981 at Woodlands CC), Fred Funk (Round 3, 1992 at TPC Woodlands). Golf Club of Houston record: 63, Johnson Wagner (Round 1, 2008), Adam Scott (Round 1, 2008), Jimmy Walker (Roud 1, 2011), Phil Mickelson (Round 3, 2011), Scott Piercy (Round 1, 2015), Sung Kang (Round 2, 2017)
Course Records:
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Originally crafted by John Bredemus in 1936, Memorial Park Golf Course features a Par 70 layout, comprising five Par 3s, ten Par 4s, and three Par 5s.
Memorial Park Golf Course poses a formidable challenge, ranking among the toughest courses on the Tour outside of the Majors. In the last three editions of the Texas Children’s Houston Open, the scoring average has remained over par. In 2024, only three holes (No. 5, No. 9, No. 10, & No. 12) boasted a scoring average under par, excluding the three Par 5s.
The course’s primary defense lies in its length and narrow fairways. Additionally, Memorial Park is highly susceptible to winds, posing a significant challenge for approach shots.
The five Par 3’s range between 155 yards and 237 yards. In the last edition of this event, all of the Par 3’s had a scoring average over par except for No. 9.
No. 7, 216 yards, Par 3: Hole 7 is a long Par 3 that is tucked up against the trees and ravine. Depending on where the pin is located, players can land a ball on the front or run one down the slope that splits the green into two tiers. The right side of this green is the safe and favorable side.
No. 15, 155 yards, Par 3: Welcome to the loudest hole in Texas. Don’t let the distance fool you. This short Par 3 has a difficult green to land on with not much area for a safe miss. With a false front on the right side, a creek short and left, and a very narrow green, this exciting hole will be a challenge for pros and amateurs alike.
There are ten Par 4’s at Memorial Park Golf Course with the majority of those holes ranging between 400 and 450 yards. No. 17 is the shortest listed at 405 yards with the longest being No. 14, playing 529 yards. In terms of scoring average, the toughest Par 4 on the course last year was No. 14 (+0.291).
No. 4, 490 yards, Par 4: Hole 4 features one of the most important tee shots at Memorial Park Golf Course. From the tee box, it looks like a dog leg left, however, the fairway bends back to the right as you approach the green, creating a very interesting look. When hitting your approach, be cautious of going long, as there is a creek that lines the back of the green.
No. 17, 405 yards, Par 4: One of the more unique looking holes out at Memorial Park Golf Course, the 17th hole is a short Par 4 that requires two precise shots to hit the green in regulation. From the back tees, the fairway takes on an “S” like shape around the retention pond while the green juts out into the water for a tough second shot. Ahead of last year’s tournament No. 17 green was moved 30
yards further back and two bunkers were added to the left of the green.
There are three Par 5s on the course, No. 3, No. 8, and No. 16. All of these holes had a scoring average under par in 2024. The easiest hole on the course last year was No. 3 with a scoring average of 4.476.
No. 8, 625 yards, Par 5: The longest Par 5 on the course, Hole 8 requires precise shots to maneuver the fairway and reach the green without any issues. The fairway starts with a dogleg right off the tee and then bends back left as you approach the green, bringing out-of-bounds areas into play. On the left edge of the green, a creek can come into play causing a player to favor the right side.
No. 16, 616 yards, Par 5: This long Par 5 is difficult to go for in two, but not impossible. With a long drive off the tee, the fairway has a downslope that players use to their advantage. But if the ball goes too far left, it can end up in the thick trees forcing a lay up. The green is protected by water on three of its four sides, and not much room behind for a bail-out shot. A professional tee was added to No. 16 since last year.
Featured/ Signature Hole(s): 15, 17
Key Statistics:
The Texas Children’s Houston Open takes place at Memorial Park Golf Course. Here are the key statistics to keep an eye on for this week’s event.
| Statistics | PGA Tour Average | Memorial Park Golf Course |
| Driving Distance (Yards) | 284.02 | 293.42 |
| Driving Accuracy | 62% | 55% |
| GIR Percentage | 66% | 63% |
| Avg GIR Prox to Hole (Feet) | 29.17 | 30.33 |
| Scrambling Percentage | 58% | 57% |
| Avg 3 Putts / Round | 0.55 | 0.50 |
Per DataGolf, this is the favored skillset at Memorial Park Golf Course.
- Strokes Gained: Off the Tee
- Success at Memorial Park Golf Course this week will largely depend on a player’s ability to position themselves effectively off the tee. While the course’s length highlights the importance of distance, accuracy is equally crucial. Over the past three editions of the Texas Children’s Houston Open, two of the last three winners have ranked 14th or better in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee. The only exception was last year when Stephan Jaeger secured the win despite ranking 37th in this category.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Rico Hoey
- Rory McIlroy
- Taylor Pendrith
- Isaiah Salinda
- Scottie Scheffler
- Alex Smalley
- Keith Mitchell
- Taylor Moore
- Luke List
- Davis Thompson
- Strokes Gained: Approach
- Strong approach play has been a critical factor for success at the Texas Children’s Houston Open in recent years. In two of the past three editions, the tournament winner has ranked 9th or better in Strokes Gained: Approach. The only exception was last year when Stephan Jaeger claimed victory despite ranking 38th in this category.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Nick Taylor
- J.J. Spaun
- Scottie Scheffler
- Antoine Rozner
- Henrik Norlander
- Nicolai Højgaard
- Kevin Yu
- Joel Dahmen
- Matteo Manassero
- Joe Highsmith
- Strokes Gained: Around the Green
- Memorial Park Golf Course poses a significant challenge with its firm, elevated greens and tightly mown runoff areas, making it difficult for players to consistently hold the putting surfaces. This increases the likelihood of missed greens in regulation, placing a premium on short game performance. Over the past three editions of the Texas Children’s Houston Open, two of the three winners have ranked 29th or better in Strokes Gained: Around the Green. The only exception was Jason Kokrak in 2021, who ranked 67th in this category during his victory.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Aaron Baddeley
- Pater Malnati
- Michael Kim
- C.T. Pan
- Alex Smalley
- Si Woo Kim
- Min Woo Lee
- Matt Wallace
- Sungjae Im
- Davis Thompson
- Strokes Gained: Putting (Bermudagrass)
- The green complexes at Memorial Park Golf Course are Bermudagrass with Poa trivialis overseed .110”.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Taylor Montgomery
- Beau Hossler
- Braden Thornberry
- Vince Whaley
- Nico Echavarria
- Zach Johnson
- Jacob Bridgeman
- Davis Riley
- Jason Day
- Frankie Capan III
- Driving Distance Gained
- Listed at 7,475 Yards Memorial Park Golf Course is one of the longer courses players will face on Tour. We’ve bombers have an advantage at this course in the past and with the 16th and 17th hole being increased in the past two years, that should continue to hold true.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Aldrich Potgieter
- Chris Gotterup
- Min Woo Lee
- Kyle Westmoreland
- Tim Widing
- Alejandro Tosti
- Gary Woodland
- Jhonattan Vegas
- Michael Thorbjornsen
- Paul Waring
- Par 3 Scoring
- Memorial Park Golf Course presents a tough test with its five challenging par 3s, two of which measure over 215 yards.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Thorbjørn Olesen
- Seamus Power
- Chan Kim
- Nicolai Højgaard
- Michael Thorbjornsen
- J.J. Spaun
- Francesco Molinari
- Jacob Bridgeman
- Stephan Jaeger
- Ryo Hisatsune
- Par 4 Scoring: 400-450 Yards
- Four of the ten Par 4’s at Memorial Park Golf Course range between 400-450 Yards.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Gary Woodland
- Aaron Rai
- Scottie Scheffler
- Henrik Norlander
- Austin Eckroat
- Min Woo Lee
- Patrick Rodgers
- Chris Gotterup
- Sahith Theegala
- Carson Young
- Par 5 Scoring: 600-650 Yards
- Two of the three Par 5’s at Memorial Park Golf Course range between 600-650 Yards.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Rory McIlroy
- Beau Hossler
- Braden Thornberry
- Andrew Novak
- Vince Whaley
- Nick Hardy
- Trey Mullinax
- Jason Day
- Ryo Hisatsune
- Davis Thompson
- Bogey Avoidance
- Bogey avoidance is a critical factor at the Texas Children’s Houston Open due to the demanding nature of Memorial Park Golf Course. With a scoring average consistently above par over the past three editions, avoiding bogeys has proven to be essential for staying in contention. Players who can minimize mistakes and capitalize on scoring opportunities tend to fare better, as evidenced by the past three winners.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Michael Kim
- Scottie Scheffler
- Sam Ryder
- J.J. Spaun
- Alex Smalley
- Paul Peterson
- Ricky Castillo
- Danny Willett
- Trey Mullinax
- Nicolai Højgaard
- Scrambling Gained
- Memorial Park Golf Course presents a challenging test with its firm, elevated greens and closely mown runoff areas. These conditions make it difficult for players to hold the greens, leading to an increased likelihood of missed greens in regulation.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Alex Smalley
- Michael Kim
- Will Chandler
- Beau Hossler
- Andrew Novak
- Zach Johnson
- Patrick Rodgers
- Paul Peterson
- Harris English
- Mac Meissner
- Proximity Gained: 200+ Yards
- Memorial Park Golf Course sees a significantly higher volume of approach shots from the 200+ yard range compared to the PGA Tour average.
- Leaders in Proximity Gained 200+ Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
- Erik van Rooyen
- Rikuya Hoshino
- Thorbjørn Olesen
- Mark Hubbard
- Max Greyserman
- Kris Ventura
- Kevin Roy
- Jackson Suber
- Ryan Gerard
- Hayden Buckley
- Comparable Courses and Event History
- The Data Golf Course History Tool suggests that past success at Memorial Park Golf Course has been a slight predictor of future performance in this tournament.
- Leaders in this category (Stokes Gained Total at Memorial Park Golf Course):
- Scottie Scheffler
- Tony Finau
- Mackenzie Hughes
- Aaron Rai
- Maverick McNealy
- Stephan Jaeger
- Mark Hubbard
- Davis Riley
- Joel Dahmen
- Jason Day
The Field:
The 2025 Texas Children’s Houston Open will feature a field of 156 players, with only four of the top 20 in the Official World Golf Ranking set to compete. However, the spotlight will be on World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and World No. 2 Rory McIlroy, both of whom are teeing it up this week.
Basis of qualification for each entrant this week:
- Winner – U.S. Open
- Winner – PGA Championship
- Winner – THE PLAYERS Championship
- Winner – Tournament Winner in the Past Year
- Career Money Exemption
- Sponsor Exemption: DPWT
- Sponsor’s Exemption – PGA
- Sponsor’s Exemption – Unrestricted
- Sponsor’s Exemption – PGA
- PGA Section Champion\Player of the Year.
- Open Qualifying
- Top 30 on the FedExCup Playoffs & Eligibility Points List
- Top 70 on Prior Year FEC Playoff & Elig List through the Playoffs
- Top 125 FedExCup Fall Point Lists
- Major Medical Extension.
- Leading Points Winner from DP World Tour
- PGA TOUR University #1 – Prior Season
- Leading 10 players (not otherwise exempt) on DP World Tour
- Players 2-30 on the Prior Season Korn Ferry Tour Points List
- Top 5 Finishers and Ties from PGA TOUR Q-School
Previous Winners in the Field (Event):
- Stephan Jäger (2024), Tony Finau (2023), Lanto Griffin (2019)
Debutants in the Field:
- Aldrich Potgieter, Antoine Rozner, Braden Thornberry, Carlos Sainz Jr, Cristobal Del Solar, Danny Walker, Frankie Capan III, Jackson Suber, Jeremy Paul, Jesper Svensson, John Pak, Kaito Onishi, Karl Vilips, Kevin Velo, Kevin Yu, Mason Andersen, Matt McCarty, Matthew Riedel, Michael Thorbjornsen, Min Woo Lee, Nicolai Hojgaard, Niklas Norgaard Moller, Noah Goodwin, Noah Kent, Paul Peterson, Paul Waring, Quade Cummins, Rasmus Hojgaard, Ricky Castillo, Rikuya Hoshino, Ryan Gerard, Ryo Hisatsune, Sami Valimaki, Steven Fisk, Takumi Kanaya, Taylor Dickson, Thomas Rosenmueller, Thriston Lawrence, Tim Widing, Trevor Cone, Wesley Bryan, Will Chandler, William Mouw
Exemptions:
- Padrig Harrington – Sponsors Exemptions – PGA TOUR Member not otherwise exempt.
- Zach Johnson – Sponsors Exemptions – PGA TOUR Member not otherwise exempt.
- Noah Kent – Sponsors Exemptions – Unrestricted.
- Ryan Palmer – Career Money Exemption.
- Brandt Snedeker – Career Money Exemption.
- Hayden Springer – Sponsors Exemptions – Unrestricted.
- Jimmy Walker – Sponsors Exemptions – Unrestricted.
- Kyle Westmoreland – Sponsors Exemptions – Unrestricted.
Notable Withdraws/ Changes:
- Brian Campbell (WD), Aaron Baddeley (In)
- Andrew Putnam (WD)
- Vince Covello (In; sponsor pick/Qualifying Tournament)
- Brandon Matthews (WD)
- Philip Knowles (In; sponsor pick/Qualifying Tournament)
- Carson Young (WD), Anders Albertson (In)
- Erik van Rooyen (WD)
Tee Times & Groupings:
The Odds:
Here are the current favorites for this week’s event:
| Golfer | Odds | Last 4 Finishes on the PGA TOUR | Last 4 Finishes at the Texas Children’s Houston Open |
| Scottie Scheffler | +350 | T20-T11-T3-T25 | T2-T9-T2-T32 |
| Rory McIlroy | +650 | WON-T15-T17-WON | T7-T45-MC-T19 |
| Aaron Rai | +2800 | T37-T4-T11-T14 | T19-T7-T7 |
| Wyndham Clark | +3000 | T16-T31-T22-WD | MC-T41-T16-T31 |
Tournament Props:
Playoff:
- Will There Be a Playoff at the Texas Children’s Houston Open? (Yes +300 / No -400)
Since the tournament returned to Memorial Park Golf Course in 2021, the Texas Children’s Houston Open has not been decided by a playoff. The last playoff at this tournament was back in 2018 when Ian Poulter defeated Beau Hossler.
Hole-in-One:
- Will There Be A Hole-in-One at the Texas Children’s Houston Open? (Yes -200/ No +150)
Last year at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, Chan Kim and Peter Malnati each recorded a hole-in-one. Since the tournament returned to Memorial Park Golf Course in 2021, at least one hole-in-one has been made in every edition.
Wire to Wire Winner:
- Will There Be A Wire-to-wire Winner at the Texas Children’s Houston Open? (Yes +800)
The only player to win the tournament in wire-to-wire fashion was Stuart Appleby in 2016.
Recent Horses for Courses (Memorial Park Golf Course):
| Texas Children’s Houston Open | Cadence Bank Houston Open | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Houston Open | |||
| Memorial Park Golf Course | Memorial Park Golf Course | Memorial Park Golf Course | |||
| Golfer | Events Played | SG: Total (Event) | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Scottie Scheffler | 5 | +38.63 | T2 | T9 | T2 |
| Aaron Rai | 3 | +24.68 | T7 | T7 | T19 |
| Stephan Jaeger | 4 | +22.68 | WON | T9 | T35 |
| Davis Riley | 3 | +15.68 | T14 | T27 | T29 |
| Mackenzie Hughes | 7 | +29.15 | T14 | T16 | T29 |
| Tony Finau | 8 | +34.70 | T2 | WON | MC |
Recent Donkeys for Courses (Memorial Park Golf Course):
| Texas Children’s Houston Open | Cadence Bank Houston Open | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Houston Open | |||
| Memorial Park Golf Course | Memorial Park Golf Course | Memorial Park Golf Course | |||
| Golfer | Events Played | SG: Total (Event) | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Jimmy Walker | 16 | -30.97 | MC | MC | MC |
| Carson Young | 2 | -18.82 | MC | MC | – |
| Brandt Snedeker | 8 | -11.35 | MC | – | MC |
| Matt Wallace | 2 | -8.58 | MC | MC | – |
| Zac Blair | 6 | -1.51 | MC | MC | – |
Previous Winners Scores, Prices, and Strokes Gained (Rank at Tournament):
- 2024: Stephan Jäger (-12)
- Price: 50-1
| SG: Off the Tee | SG: Tee to Green | SG: Approach | SG: Around the Green | SG: Putting | |
| Stephan Jäger | 37th | 18th | 38th | 9th | 3rd |
- 2023: No tournament
- Price: N/A
- 2022: Tony Finau (-16)
- Price: 22-1
| SG: Off the Tee | SG: Tee to Green | SG: Approach | SG: Around the Green | SG: Putting | |
| Tony Finau | 2nd | 4th | 9th | 29th | 2nd |
- 2021: Jason Kokrak (-10)
- Price: 50-1
| SG: Off the Tee | SG: Tee to Green | SG: Approach | SG: Around the Green | SG: Putting | |
| Jason Kokrak | 14th | 17th | 2nd | 67th | 3rd |
Previous Winners Incoming Form (Last 5 Starts):
- 2024: Stephan Jäger
- MC – THE PLAYERS Championship (PGA)
- T44 – Arnold Palmer Invitational (PGA)
- MC – Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches (PGA)
- T3 – Mexico Open (PGA)
- T71- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (PGA)
- 2023: No tournament
- 2022: Tony Finau
- MC – World Wide Technology Championship (PGA)
- 9 – TOUR Championship (PGA)
- T28 – BMW Championship (PGA)
- T5 – FedEx St. Jude Championship (PGA)
- WON – Rocket Mortgage Classic (PGA)
- 2021: Jason Kokrak
- T54 – THE CJ CUP (PGA)
- MC – Shriners Children’s Open (PGA)
- T11 – TOUR Championship (PGA)
- T15 – BMW Championship (PGA)
- MC – THE NORTHERN TRUST (PGA)
Previous Winners Finishes at Event:
2024: Stephan Jäger
| Cadence Bank Houston Open | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Houston Open | Houston Open | |
| Memorial Park Golf Course | Memorial Park Golf Course | Redstone Golf Club (Golf Club of Hoston) | |
| 2022 | 2021 | 2018 | |
| Stephan Jäger | T9 | T35 | MC |
2023: No tournament
2022: Tony Finau
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Houston Open | Vivint Houston Open | Houston Open | Shell Houston Open | Shell Houston Open | Shell Houston Open | |
| Memorial Park Golf Course | Redstone Golf Club (Golf Club of Hoston) | Redstone Golf Club (Golf Club of Hoston) | Redstone Golf Club (Golf Club of Hoston) | Redstone Golf Club (Golf Club of Hoston) | Redstone Golf Club (Golf Club of Hoston) | |
| 2021 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Tony Finau | MC | T24 | T24 | T34 | MC | T42 |
2021: Jason Kokrak
| Houston Open | Shell Houston Open | Shell Houston Open | Shell Houston Open | Shell Houston Open | Shell Houston Open | Shell Houston Open | |
| Redstone Golf Club (Golf Club of Hoston) | Redstone Golf Club (Golf Club of Hoston) | Redstone Golf Club (Golf Club of Hoston) | Redstone Golf Club (Golf Club of Hoston) | Redstone Golf Club (Golf Club of Hoston) | Redstone Golf Club (Golf Club of Hoston) | Redstone Golf Club (Golf Club of Hoston) | |
| 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Jason Kokrak | T80 | T71 | 68 | MC | MC | 9 | MC |
Picks:
Outrights
Aaron Rai (+2800) – FanDuel
Tony Finau (+3500) – FanDuel
Min Woo Lee (+3500) – FanDuel
Jacob Bridgeman (+4500) – FanDuel
Alex Smalley (+6000) – FanDuel
Top 20
Jason Day (+150) – DraftKings
Jake Knapp (+250) – DraftKings
Top 40
Davis Riley (+110) – BetMGM
Mac Meissner (+150) – BetMGM
Best of luck, and as always you can find me on Twitter @GatorBetting and Instagram @Gator_Sports_Betting. Any feedback whether positive or negative is always encouraged.
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College Basketball NCAA Tournament – The Midwest Mayhem Quadrant Round of 32!
Saturday:
McNeese St vs Purdue -5.5 O/U 143.5 – Amica mutual Pavilion in Providence RI
- Nice big win for McNeese but they almost choked that away along with the choke on the under.
- Both teams play slow, yet efficient basketball, but Purdue has most of the matchup advantages on paper minus near the rim.
- I myself see more of a defensive slugfest this game as both teams will try and take care of the rock. Neither team shoots a lot of 3s.
- I think if all goes well for Purdue, they should win this game somewhat easily, but their rank of 361st in home road splits really worries me. Taking the under
- Under 143.5 – 2 stars
Gonzaga vs Houston -4.5 O/U 139.5 – Intrust bank Arena in Wichita KS
- Gonzaga jumped Georgia 27-3 and didn’t look back.
- I do not think Houston will deal with anything like that.
- The Zags are hot at the right time, but Houston should be able to score down low.
- Strangely enough, the Zags have become a defensive team over the past few games.
- Houston forces teams to play at their pace. The Zags do slow it down like we have seen against St Mary’s as none of their games even sniffed the over.
- I do not see a lot of scoring on either side of the ball.
- Houston tends to play pretty close games against good teams.
- Under 139.5 – 3 stars
UCLA vs Tennessee -4.5 O/U 132.5 – Rupp Arena Lexington KY
- The Bruins had it too easy against Utah State yet the Vols had it pretty easy against Wofferd.
- I really do not like how the SEC has been playing basketball. The Vols will have a near proximity advantage over the Bruins ranking 28th in Haslametris to the Bruins defending it at 189th. No other big advantages really exist for either offense.
- Tennessee is very close to home and should have the crowd advantage.
- UCLA was hot last game, but they might cool off some. Both teams are incredibly inconsistent ranking 329 or worse on their condistancy metric which makes me look or lean to a ML play on UCLA.
- Lean UCLA ML +164
Sunday:
Illinois vs Kentucky +1.5 O/U 170.5 – Fiserv Forum Milwaukee WI
- This should be an electrifying matchup with the highest total in the round of 32.
- Another home crowd advantage should factor in some for the Illini.
- Both teams have firing offenses, but the Cats do lack a bit in offensive rebounding.
- If this game turns into a three point contest, I worry for Illinois as Kentucky knows how to defend it.
- I like Illinois some here, but they have to score down low like they did against Xavier.
- If this game comes down to the end, I trust Lamont Butler on Kentucky more than Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis.
- Lean Illinois ML and lean Illinois 1st half ML
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College Basketball NCAA Tournament – The Busy East Quadrant round of 32!
Saturday:
BYU vs Wisconsin -1 O/U 155.5 – Ball Arena in Denver CO
- This game is troubling to me as both teams seem to mirror each other and both are very inconsistent.
- These two teams play at a medium pace and love to shoot the three ball. Both top 20 in three point attempts.
- There is a ton of variance in this game as the team that wins is the one that will hit more 3s.
- Wisconsin is better at defending the three while BYU is better at shooting the 3.
- BYU is playing very close to home in Denver, but there will be Badger fans as well.
- Wisconsin starts games off well, but they don’t always finish well.
- Wisconsin 1st half PK -120 – 1.5 stars
Sunday:
Baylor vs Duke -11.5 O/U 143.5 – Lenovo Center Raleigh NC
- This is essentially a home game for Duke.
- The Blue Devils are playing like an NBA team right now. Baylor is feisty, but they have no matchup advantages on offense and very few on defense.
- Baylor might be able to hang around for a little while, but this game could get ugly quick.
- Lean Baylor 1st half +6
St Mary’s vs Alabama -5.5 O/U 148.5 – Rocket Arena Cleveland OH
- This is an interesting pace war as Alabama is the fastest team while St Mary’s is the 4th slowest team in the country.
- The Total insinuates that Alabama sets more of the pace which tells your that the spread may be live here.
- The only matchup advantage that the Crimson tide have here is from the mid range. If Alabama isn’t hitting threes, then this game could get ugly for them.
- Alabama plays some pretty solid defense themselves. This is a perfect spread, but I lean St Mary’s in the first half.
- Lean St Mary’s 1st half +3
Oregon vs Arizona -3.5 O/U 152.5 – Climate Pledge Arena Seattle WA
- This is a home game for Oregon playing in Seattle.
- Both of these teams destroyed their competition in the first round, but I expect ths game to be a little tighter.
- Arizona is a fast paced team, but they are also very inconsistent.
- The only real matchup advantage that Arizona has is mid range shots, and they are the better rebounding team.
- Oregon has played some very good basketball down the stretch winning 9 of their last 10 games.
- These coaches know each other very well from their PAC12 days.
- Factoring in home court, this game should be closer to pickem.
- Oregon +3.5 – 2 stars
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