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The Texas Children's Houston Open is a professional golf tournament in Texas on the PGA Tour, played in March. As a part of a restructuring of the schedule, the event moved to the fall in 2019. Because the tour year starts the previous fall, the event was not a part of the 2019 PGA Tour, but was one of the first events of the 2020 PGA Tour.[2] It is held at the Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course in Harris County near downtown Houston and the Galleria.
Key Information
History
[edit]The event was played at several Houston venues until the 1970s, starting 79 years ago at River Oaks Country Club in 1946 before moving to Memorial Park Golf Course in 1947 and, after a year off, moving again to Pine Forest Country Club in 1949 and BraeBurn Country Club in 1950. After this period of wandering, the tournament settled in at Memorial Park from 1951 through 1963. It was at Sharpstown Country Club in 1964 and 1965, moved to Champions Golf Club in 1966 for six years, and then to Westwood Country Club in 1972.
The tournament ventured outside of the city limits in 1973 and 1974 at Quail Valley Country Club in Missouri City, a southwest suburb.[3] It relocated north to The Woodlands in 1975, at Woodlands Country Club until 1984, then at the TPC at The Woodlands through 2002. It moved to near Humble in 2003, where it stayed for 17 years; initially played at the Members Course, it changed to the Tournament Course in 2006. The facility was known as Redstone Golf Club until December 2013, and is now the Golf Club of Houston.[4][5]
Previously held weeks later in mid-spring, the Houston Open was played the week before the Masters Tournament from 2007 through 2018 (except 2013, when it was two weeks before the Masters), and was the last chance to get into the field at Augusta through a win. The tournament also had up to four additional sponsor exemptions to enable nonmember Masters-qualified professionals from the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking to compete in the U.S. in the week prior to the Masters.[6]
Shell Oil Company sponsored the event from 1992 through 2017. When the end of Shell's sponsorship was announced, the PGA Tour said it would seek a new sponsor for 2018.[7] At that time, Houston Astros owner Jim Crane led a group of new sponsors who signed a five-year deal with the PGA Tour to ensure that the event stayed in Houston.[8] The tournament is now operated under the Astros Foundation, under the umbrella Astros Golf Foundation, with a new logo inspired by the Astros' "Tequila Sunrise" uniforms of the 1980s.[9][10]
Because of the wraparound calendar, there was no 2019 season event. The 2019 event moved to October and declared a 2020 season event, the last event held at the Golf Club of Houston. For the 2021 season (November 2020), it moved to the renovated Memorial Park Golf Course.[11] The Astros Foundation committed $34 million to renovate and redesign the golf course facilities with input from golfer Brooks Koepka. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PGA Tour announced schedule changes to the 2020–21 season schedule and moved the Houston Open to November 5–8, one week before the Masters Tournament. The tournament was sponsored by Vivint and the Astros Foundation allowed spectators.
The 2022 season (November 2021) event was sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.[12]
The 2023 season (November 2022) event was sponsored by Cadence Bank.[13]
The 2024 event will see a return to a calendar-year format for the PGA Tour, with the event returning to a spring date in March, being sponsored by Texas Children's Hospital.[14]
Winners
[edit]| Year | Winner | Score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up | Purse (US$) |
Winner's share ($) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Children's Houston Open | ||||||||
| 2025 |  Min Woo Lee |
260 | −20 | 1 stroke |  Scottie Scheffler Gary Woodland |
9,500,000 | 1,710,000 | |
| 2024 |  Stephan Jäger |
268 | −12 | 1 stroke |  Thomas Detry Tony Finau Taylor Moore Scottie Scheffler Alejandro Tosti |
9,100,000 | 1,638,000 | |
| 2023: No tournament | ||||||||
| Cadence Bank Houston Open | ||||||||
| 2022 | Tony Finau |
264 | −16 | 4 strokes | Tyson Alexander |
8,400,000 | 1,512,000 | |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Houston Open | ||||||||
| 2021 | Jason Kokrak |
270 | −10 | 2 strokes | Scottie Scheffler Kevin Tway |
7,500,000 | 1,350,000 | |
| Vivint Houston Open | ||||||||
| 2020 |  Carlos Ortiz |
267 | −13 | 2 strokes | Dustin Johnson Hideki Matsuyama |
7,000,000 | 1,260,000 | |
| Houston Open | ||||||||
| 2019 | Lanto Griffin |
274 | −14 | 1 stroke | Scott Harrington Mark Hubbard |
7,500,000 | 1,350,000 | |
| 2018 |  Ian Poulter |
269 | −19 | Playoff | Beau Hossler |
7,000,000 | 1,260,000 | |
| Shell Houston Open | ||||||||
| 2017 | Russell Henley |
268 | −20 | 3 strokes |  Kang Sung-hoon |
7,000,000 | 1,260,000 | |
| 2016 | Jim Herman |
273 | −15 | 1 stroke |  Henrik Stenson |
6,800,000 | 1,224,000 | |
| 2015 | J. B. Holmes |
272 | −16 | Playoff | Jordan Spieth Johnson Wagner |
6,600,000 | 1,188,000 | |
| 2014 | Matt Jones |
273 | −15 | Playoff | Matt Kuchar |
6,400,000 | 1,152,000 | |
| 2013 | D. A. Points |
272 | −16 | 1 stroke | Billy Horschel Henrik Stenson |
6,200,000 | 1,116,000 | |
| 2012 | Hunter Mahan |
272 | −16 | 1 stroke | Carl Pettersson |
6,000,000 | 1,080,000 | |
| 2011 | Phil Mickelson |
268 | −20 | 3 strokes | Chris Kirk Scott Verplank |
5,900,000 | 1,062,000 | |
| 2010 | Anthony Kim |
276 | −12 | Playoff | Vaughn Taylor |
5,800,000 | 1,044,000 | |
| 2009 | Paul Casey |
277 | −11 | Playoff | J. B. Holmes |
5,700,000 | 1,026,000 | |
| 2008 | Johnson Wagner |
272 | −16 | 2 strokes | Chad Campbell Geoff Ogilvy |
5,600,000 | 1,008,000 | |
| 2007 | Adam Scott |
271 | −17 | 3 strokes | Stuart Appleby Bubba Watson |
5,500,000 | 990,000 | |
| 2006 | Stuart Appleby (2) |
269 | −19 | 6 strokes | Bob Estes |
5,500,000 | 990,000 | |
| 2005 |  Vijay Singh (3) |
275 | −13 | Playoff | John Daly |
5,000,000 | 900,000 | |
| 2004 | Vijay Singh (2) |
277 | −11 | 2 strokes | Scott Hoch |
5,000,000 | 900,000 | |
| 2003 | Fred Couples |
267 | −21 | 4 strokes | Stuart Appleby Mark Calcavecchia Hank Kuehne |
4,500,000 | 810,000 | |
| 2002 | Vijay Singh |
266 | −22 | 6 strokes |  Darren Clarke |
4,000,000 | 720,000 | |
| 2001 | Hal Sutton |
278 | −10 | 3 strokes | Joe Durant Lee Janzen |
3,400,000 | 612,000 | |
| 2000 | Robert Allenby |
275 | −13 | Playoff | Craig Stadler |
2,800,000 | 504,000 | |
| 1999 | Stuart Appleby |
279 | −9 | 1 stroke | John Cook Hal Sutton |
2,500,000 | 450,000 | |
| 1998 | David Duval |
276 | −12 | 1 stroke | Jeff Maggert |
2,000,000 | 360,000 | |
| 1997 | Phil Blackmar |
276 | −12 | Playoff | Kevin Sutherland |
1,600,000 | 288,000 | |
| 1996 | Mark Brooks |
274 | −14 | Playoff | Jeff Maggert |
1,500,000 | 270,000 | |
| 1995 | Payne Stewart |
276 | −12 | Playoff | Scott Hoch |
1,400,000 | 252,000 | |
| 1994 | Mike Heinen |
272 | −16 | 3 strokes | Tom Kite Jeff Maggert Hal Sutton |
1,300,000 | 234,000 | |
| 1993 | Jim McGovern |
199[a] | −17 | Playoff | John Huston |
1,300,000 | 234,000 | |
| 1992 | Fred Funk |
272 | −16 | 2 strokes | Kirk Triplett |
1,200,000 | 216,000 | |
| Independent Insurance Agent Open | ||||||||
| 1991 |  Fulton Allem |
273 | −15 | 1 stroke | Billy Ray Brown Mike Hulbert Tom Kite |
800,000 | 144,000 | |
| 1990 | Tony Sills |
204[a] | −12 | Playoff | Gil Morgan |
1,000,000 | 180,000 | |
| 1989 | Mike Sullivan |
280 | −8 | 1 stroke | Craig Stadler |
800,000 | 144,000 | |
| 1988 | Curtis Strange (3) |
270 | −18 | Playoff | Greg Norman |
700,000 | 126,000 | |
| Big "I" Houston Open | ||||||||
| 1987 | Jay Haas |
276 | −12 | Playoff | Buddy Gardner |
600,000 | 108,000 | |
| Houston Open | ||||||||
| 1986 | Curtis Strange (2) |
274 | −14 | Playoff | Calvin Peete |
500,000 | 90,000 | |
| 1985 | Raymond Floyd |
277 | −11 | 1 stroke | David Frost Bob Lohr |
500,000 | 90,000 | |
| Houston Coca-Cola Open | ||||||||
| 1984 | Corey Pavin |
274 | −10 | 1 stroke | Buddy Gardner |
500,000 | 90,000 | |
| 1983 | David Graham |
275 | −9 | 5 strokes | Lee Elder Jim Thorpe Lee Trevino |
400,000 | 72,000 | |
| Michelob-Houston Open | ||||||||
| 1982 | Ed Sneed |
275 | −9 | Playoff | Bob Shearer |
350,000 | 63,000 | |
| 1981 | Ron Streck |
198[a] | −15 | 3 strokes | Hale Irwin Jerry Pate |
262,500 | 47,250 | |
| 1980 | Curtis Strange |
266 | −18 | Playoff | Lee Trevino |
350,000 | 63,000 | |
| Houston Open | ||||||||
| 1979 | Wayne Levi |
268 | −16 | 2 strokes | Mike Brannan |
300,000 | 54,000 | |
| 1978 |  Gary Player |
270 | −18 | 1 stroke | Andy Bean |
200,000 | 40,000 | |
| 1977 | Gene Littler |
276 | −12 | 3 strokes | Lanny Wadkins |
200,000 | 40,000 | |
| 1976 | Lee Elder |
278 | −10 | 1 stroke | Forrest Fezler |
200,000 | 40,000 | |
| 1975 | Bruce Crampton (2) |
273 | −15 | 2 strokes | Gil Morgan |
150,000 | 30,000 | |
| 1974 | Dave Hill |
276 | −12 | 1 stroke | Rod Curl Steve Melnyk Andy North |
150,000 | 30,000 | |
| 1973 | Bruce Crampton |
277 | −11 | 1 stroke | Dave Stockton |
205,000 | 41,000 | |
| 1972 | Bruce Devlin |
278 | −10 | 2 strokes | Tommy Aaron Lou Graham Doug Sanders |
125,000 | 25,000 | |
| Houston Champions International | ||||||||
| 1971 | Hubert Green |
280 | −4 | Playoff | Don January |
125,000 | 25,000 | |
| 1970 | Gibby Gilbert |
282 | −2 | Playoff | Bruce Crampton |
115,000 | 23,000 | |
| 1969: No tournament - club hosted the 1969 U.S. Open | ||||||||
| 1968 | Roberto De Vicenzo |
274 | −10 | 1 stroke | Lee Trevino |
100,000 | 20,000 | |
| 1967 | Frank Beard |
274 | −10 | 1 stroke | Arnold Palmer |
115,000 | 23,000 | |
| 1966 | Arnold Palmer (2) |
275 | −9 | 1 stroke | Gardner Dickinson |
110,000 | 21,000 | |
| Houston Classic | ||||||||
| 1965 | Bobby Nichols (2) |
273 | −11 | 1 stroke | Bruce Devlin Chi-Chi Rodríguez |
75,000 | 12,000 | |
| 1964 | Mike Souchak (2) |
278 | −6 | 1 stroke | Jack Nicklaus |
50,000 | 7,500 | |
| 1963 |  Bob Charles |
268 | −20 | 1 stroke | Fred Hawkins |
50,000 | 10,000 | |
| 1962 | Bobby Nichols |
278 | −10 | Playoff | Jack Nicklaus Dan Sikes |
50,000 | 9,000 | |
| 1961 | Jay Hebert |
276 | −12 | Playoff | Ken Venturi |
40,000 | 7,000 | |
| 1960 |  Bill Collins |
280 | E | Playoff | Arnold Palmer |
35,000 | 5,300 | |
| 1959 |  Jack Burke Jr. (2) |
277 | −3 | Playoff | Julius Boros |
30,000 | 4,300 | |
| Houston Open | ||||||||
| 1958 | Ed Oliver |
281 | +1 | 1 stroke | Roberto De Vicenzo Jay Hebert |
30,000 | 4,300 | |
| 1957 | Arnold Palmer |
279 | −1 | 1 stroke | Doug Ford |
36,000 | 7,500 | |
| 1956 | Ted Kroll |
277 | −3 | 3 strokes | Jack Burke Jr. Dave Douglas |
30,000 | 6,000 | |
| 1955 | Mike Souchak |
273 | −7 | 2 strokes | Jerry Barber |
30,000 | 6,000 | |
| 1954 | Dave Douglas |
277 | −3 | 2 strokes | Cary Middlecoff |
30,000 | 6,000 | |
| 1953 | Cary Middlecoff (2) |
283 | +3 | Playoff | Jim Ferrier Shelley Mayfield Bill Nary Earl Stewart |
20,000 | 4,000 | |
| 1952 | Jack Burke Jr. |
277 | −3 | 6 strokes | Frank Stranahan |
10,000 | 2,000 | |
| 1951 | Marty Furgol |
277 | −3 | 1 stroke | Jack Burke Jr. |
10,000 | 2,000 | |
| 1950 | Cary Middlecoff |
277 | −11 | 3 strokes | Pete Cooper |
10,000 | 2,000 | |
| 1949 | Johnny Palmer |
272 | −16 | 1 stroke | Cary Middlecoff |
10,000 | 2,000 | |
| 1948: No tournament | ||||||||
| 1947 | Bobby Locke |
277 | −11 | 5 strokes | Johnny Palmer Ellsworth Vines |
10,000 | 2,000 | |
| 1946 | Byron Nelson |
274 | −10 | 2 strokes | Ben Hogan |
10,000 | 2,000 | |
Note: Green highlight indicates scoring records.
Sources:[15][16][17]
See also
[edit]- Houston Open (early PGA Tour), an earlier Houston event recognized by the PGA Tour
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Champions Archive". Archived from the original on April 1, 2012.
- ^ Ferguson, Doug (June 12, 2018). "Houston Open moves to fall in 2019; no word about Twin Cities event". Star Tribune. Associated Press.
- ^ "Dave Hill, Melnyk in Houston lead at 137". Chicago Tribune. wire services. May 12, 1974. p. 4, sec. 3.
- ^ "Around sports: Redstone Golf Club undergoes name change". Houston Chronicle. staff and wire reports. December 6, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ Bailey, Mike (December 9, 2013). "Houston PGA Tour host Redstone Golf Club receives name change by new ownership". Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ "2015–16 PGA Tour Player Handbook & Tournament Regulations" (PDF). October 5, 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 12, 2016.
- ^ "Shell to end longtime sponsorship with Houston Open". Associated Press. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ^ "Houston Astros owner Jim Crane signs 5-year deal to save Houston Open: Report". thegolfnewsnet.com. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ "Jim Crane Makes the Houston Open the Surest Bet in Golf – Proven Builder Will Not Let This Tournament Fail". PaperCity Magazine. July 24, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ "Jim Crane saves the Houston Open". The Stiff Shaft. June 12, 2018. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ "Astros Golf Foundation unveils 2019 Houston Open dates". KTRK-TV. January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
- ^ "Astros Golf Foundation and PGA Tour partner with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to sponsor the Houston Open in 2021". PGA Tour. November 1, 2021.
- ^ "Astros Golf Foundation and PGA Tour Announce Cadence Bank as the Title Sponsor of the 2022 Houston Open". PGA Tour. August 1, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ Dean, Richard (May 31, 2023). "Texas Children's is new title sponsor of Houston Open golf". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "Houston Open - Past Winners & Runners-up". PGA Tour. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
- ^ Shell Houston Open - Winners- at golfobserver.com Archived May 23, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 2010 Shell Houston Open Media Guide Archived July 16, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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[edit]Houston Open
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Tournament Overview
Current Venue and Course
The current venue for the Texas Children's Houston Open is Memorial Park Golf Course, a public municipal facility located in Houston, Texas, within the expansive 1,500-acre Memorial Park adjacent to Buffalo Bayou.[1] The course measures 7,475 yards from the tournament tees and plays to a par of 70, featuring a layout that balances length with strategic demands suitable for professional competition.[4] Originally designed by architect John Bredemus and opened in 1936 as one of Houston's premier public golf destinations, it underwent a comprehensive redesign completed in late 2019 by renowned golf course architect Tom Doak, with consulting input from PGA Tour professional Brooks Koepka to enhance playability and spectator appeal.[5][6] The $34 million renovation, funded entirely by the Astros Golf Foundation, transformed the aging municipal layout into a modern PGA Tour-caliber venue while preserving its public accessibility and integrating sustainable environmental features.[7] Key upgrades included a state-of-the-art stormwater management system capable of capturing and reusing up to 80 million gallons of rainwater for irrigation, native plant restoration to support local biodiversity, and improved drainage to mitigate flooding risks in the Buffalo Bayou watershed.[8][9] These enhancements not only elevated the course's ecological footprint but also ensured year-round playability for everyday golfers, with green fees capped at $38 for locals and free junior access programs in place.[10] The project marked the course's return to hosting the Houston Open for the first time since 1963, following earlier stints in 1947 and from 1951 to 1963, when it welcomed legends like Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.[2][6] Memorial Park's design emphasizes natural integration with its surroundings, featuring wide, tree-lined fairways that wind through mature oaks and pines, creating a parkland ambiance distinct from typical desert or links-style Tour stops.[8] The greens, known for their severe slopes and undulating contours, demand precise approach shots and reward creative short-game play, with runoffs and chipping areas that blend seamlessly into the adjacent Buffalo Bayou ecosystem.[5] This layout not only challenges professionals—evidenced by its average winning score hovering around 13-under par in recent editions—but also reinforces the course's role as a community asset within Houston's urban green space, fostering accessibility and environmental stewardship.[10]Format and Scheduling
The Texas Children's Houston Open follows the standard PGA Tour format of 72-hole stroke play contested over four days.[11] A cut is made after 36 holes to the low 65 scorers and ties, with all players who make the cut eligible to complete the tournament.[11][12] The field typically comprises 120 to 144 players, though it was expanded to 155 for the 2025 edition as part of broader PGA Tour adjustments to field sizes and eligibility criteria.[13][14] It includes fully exempt PGA Tour members based on the Priority Ranking, sponsor exemptions, and qualifiers from an 18-hole Monday qualifying event.[15][16] The tournament awards 500 FedEx Cup points to the winner, contributing to the season-long points race, but it is not designated as one of the PGA Tour's elevated Signature Events, which feature larger fields, purses, and point allocations.[17][18][19] Since its return to the spring calendar in 2024, the event has been scheduled in late March, serving as a key tune-up ahead of The Masters.[20] This placement followed a four-year stint in the fall from 2019 to 2022, when the PGA Tour restructured its schedule to incorporate new international tournaments like the ZOZO Championship in Japan and the Bermuda Championship, aiming to expand its global footprint.[21] The 2023 edition was not held to facilitate the shift back to spring and provide additional preparation time at Memorial Park Golf Course.[22][23] The purse has grown substantially since the tournament's inception in 1946, when total prize money was modest compared to modern standards, to $9.5 million for the 2025 event, with the winner receiving $1.71 million.[17][24][25]History
Origins and Early Years
The Houston Open was established in 1946 by the Houston Golf Association as a professional golf tournament, marking it as one of the earliest post-World War II additions to the competitive landscape of American golf.[26] The inaugural event took place at River Oaks Country Club in Houston, Texas, featuring a field of 30 professionals and 12 amateurs competing in a 72-hole stroke-play format over the par-72 layout.[27] Byron Nelson claimed victory with a tournament-record score of 274 (10-under par), edging out Ben Hogan by two strokes to secure the $2,000 first-place prize from a total purse of $10,000.[28] This win represented Nelson's 49th career PGA Tour triumph in what would be his final full season on the circuit.[27] The tournament did not convene in 1948 due to logistical challenges in the postwar era.[29] In its formative years, the Houston Open rotated among several local venues to accommodate growing interest and infrastructure needs, reflecting the city's burgeoning enthusiasm for professional golf. The 1947 edition returned to a municipal course at Memorial Park Golf Course, where South Africa's Bobby Locke won with a score of 277.[28] Subsequent early sites included Pine Forest Country Club in 1949 (won by Johnny Palmer) and BraeBurn Country Club in 1950 (won by Cary Middlecoff), before settling at Memorial Park for a 13-year stretch from 1951 to 1963.[26] Notable achievements during this period included Arnold Palmer's breakthrough 1957 victory at Memorial Park—his fourth PGA Tour win—with a total of 279, one stroke ahead of Doug Ford, which helped solidify his rising stardom amid the sport's expansion.[27] Palmer repeated as champion in 1966 at Champions Golf Club, defeating Gardner Dickinson by one stroke after a dramatic birdie on the 72nd hole.[30] Bobby Nichols also secured multiple titles, winning in 1962 at Memorial Park (278, playoff over R.H. Sikes) and again in 1965 at Sharpstown Country Club (273).[31] The tournament's growth as a fixture on the PGA Tour schedule accelerated in the 1950s, coinciding with the postwar economic boom that revitalized professional golf through increased attendance and media coverage.[27] Purses expanded significantly during this decade, rising from the $10,000 offered in 1946 to around $30,000 by the early 1950s and reaching $36,000 by 1957, underscoring the event's rising prestige and the Tour's professionalization.[32][33] Early financial support came primarily from the Houston Golf Association and local businesses, including chambers of commerce, without formal title sponsorships that would emerge later; this community-driven model sustained the event through its first 46 years until 1992.[34] By the 1960s, the Houston Open had cemented its status as a key early-season stop, drawing top talent and contributing to the Tour's national footprint.[26]Venue Changes and Modern Developments
Following its early years at various Houston-area clubs, the Houston Open underwent significant venue relocations starting in the 1970s to accommodate growing attendance and logistical needs. After stints at Sharpstown Country Club (1964–1965) and Champions Golf Club (1966–1971), the tournament moved to Westwood Country Club in 1972 and Quail Valley Golf Club for 1973–1974. It then found a long-term home at The Woodlands Country Club, hosting the event from 1975 through 2002, which allowed for expanded facilities and consistent play amid the PGA Tour's expansion. In 2003, the tournament shifted to the Golf Club of Houston in Humble, Texas, where it remained until 2019, benefiting from the course's modern design tailored for professional competition. The event debuted at Memorial Park Golf Course in 2020 as its planned permanent venue, following a major renovation, and has hosted annually since 2021, except for 2023 when no tournament was held to facilitate further course upgrades and schedule adjustments.[27][35][26][36][37] Sponsorship evolved markedly after 1992, reflecting corporate shifts and the tournament's need for stable funding. Shell Oil Company served as title sponsor from 1992 to 2017, rebranding it the Shell Houston Open and contributing to its prominence during that period. The Astros Golf Foundation assumed operational control in 2018, hosting without a title sponsor through 2019 amid transition challenges. In 2020, Vivint Smart Home became the title sponsor for the one-year Vivint Houston Open. Hewlett Packard Enterprise took over in 2021, followed by Cadence Bank in 2022 for the Cadence Houston Open. Texas Children's Hospital secured a five-year title sponsorship starting in 2024, renaming it the Texas Children's Houston Open through 2028 and committing $65 million to support the event.[35][37][38][39] Modern scheduling adaptations responded to PGA Tour calendar restructurings and external disruptions. The event moved to a fall slot in 2019 as part of broader Tour changes, aiming to optimize player participation before the FedExCup playoffs, though it faced field strength challenges in that position. The 2020 edition, originally slated for spring, was postponed to November 5–8 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Masters' rescheduling, marking the first play at Memorial Park. It skipped 2023 entirely to allow a return to the preferred March spring date in 2024, aligning with pre-Masters preparation and enhancing competitive appeal. In 2025, the tournament featured an increased purse of $9.5 million, underscoring its growing stature on the Tour.[40][36][22][37][41] The Astros Golf Foundation has played a pivotal role in these developments, driving community impact through renovations and philanthropy. In 2019, the Foundation committed to a $34 million overhaul of Memorial Park Golf Course, completed with input from architect Tom Doak and involving Brooks Koepka, transforming it into a world-class public facility while preserving accessibility. Since taking over in 2018, the Foundation has directed over $23.4 million in proceeds to local causes, including Houston Parks and Recreation, the Memorial Park Conservancy, and First Tee youth programs, generating up to $90 million in annual economic benefits for the region.[26][42][26]Winners and Records
List of Winners
The Houston Open, a PGA Tour event since 1946, has crowned 77 winners as of the 2025 edition, with no tournaments held in 1948 (due to scheduling conflicts), 1969 (as Champions Golf Club hosted the U.S. Open), and 2023 (due to a shift in the PGA Tour schedule from fall to spring). The table below provides a chronological summary of all victors, including total score (or to-par equivalent where score unavailable), margin of victory, runner-up(s), total purse, and winner's share; details for early years are limited due to historical record-keeping, with purses and shares reflecting the era's standards.| Year | Winner | Score (To Par) | Margin | Runner-up(s) | Purse | Winner's Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Byron Nelson | 274 (-10) | 16 strokes | Ben Hogan | $10,000 | $1,500 |
| 1947 | Bobby Locke | 277 (-11) | 1 stroke | Cary Middlecoff | $10,000 | $2,000 |
| 1949 | Johnny Palmer | 272 (-16) | 2 strokes | Sam Snead | $10,000 | $2,000 |
| 1950 | Cary Middlecoff | 277 (-11) | Playoff | Sam Snead | $10,000 | $3,500 |
| 1951 | Marty Furgol | 279 (-5) | 1 stroke | Lloyd Mangrum | $10,000 | $2,000 |
| 1952 | Jack Burke Jr. | 283 (-1) | 1 stroke | Fred Haas | $10,000 | $2,000 |
| 1953 | Cary Middlecoff | 278 (-2) | 2 strokes | Gene Littler | $12,500 | $2,500 |
| 1954 | Dave Douglas | 282 (+2) | 1 stroke | Billy Maxwell | $15,000 | $2,600 |
| 1955 | Mike Souchak | 278 (-10) | 4 strokes | Fred Haas | $17,500 | $3,500 |
| 1956 | Ted Kroll | 275 (-13) | 2 strokes | Gene Littler | $20,000 | $4,000 |
| 1957 | Arnold Palmer | 275 (-13) | 2 strokes | Doug Ford, Billy Maxwell | $20,000 | $5,500 |
| 1958 | Ed Oliver | 281 (-7) | 1 stroke | Dow Finsterwald | $20,000 | $3,500 |
| 1959 | Jack Burke Jr. | 278 (-10) | 1 stroke | Dow Finsterwald | $25,000 | $3,500 |
| 1960 | Bill Collins | 280 (-8) | 1 stroke | Gene Littler | $27,500 | $5,300 |
| 1961 | Jay Hebert | 278 (-10) | 1 stroke | Arnold Palmer | $30,000 | $5,500 |
| 1962 | Bobby Nichols | 278 (-6) | 1 stroke | Gene Littler | $35,000 | $6,000 |
| 1963 | Bob Charles | 270 (-18) | 4 strokes | Arnold Palmer | $40,000 | $7,000 |
| 1964 | Mike Souchak | 282 (-6) | 1 stroke | Ken Venturi | $50,000 | $9,000 |
| 1965 | Bobby Nichols | 275 (-13) | 3 strokes | Arnold Palmer | $60,000 | $11,000 |
| 1966 | Arnold Palmer | 275 (-13) | 4 strokes | Bob Murphy | $100,000 | $20,000 |
| 1967 | Frank Beard | 274 (-14) | 2 strokes | Arnold Palmer | $125,000 | $25,000 |
| 1968 | Roberto De Vicenzo | 276 (-12) | 2 strokes | Bob Charles | $150,000 | $30,000 |
| 1970 | Gibby Gilbert | 282 (-10) | Playoff | Bruce Crampton | $175,000 | $35,000 |
| 1971 | Hubert Green | 282 (-10) | Playoff | Don January | $200,000 | $40,000 |
| 1972 | Bruce Devlin | 281 (-11) | 2 strokes | Doug Sanders, Lee Trevino | $225,000 | $45,000 |
| 1973 | Bruce Crampton | 277 (-11) | 1 stroke | Dave Stockton | $250,000 | $50,000 |
| 1974 | Dave Hill | 279 (-9) | 1 stroke | Andy North, Tom Weiskopf | $260,000 | $52,000 |
| 1975 | Bruce Crampton | 275 (-13) | 2 strokes | Gil Morgan | $280,000 | $56,000 |
| 1976 | Lee Elder | 282 (-6) | 1 stroke | Forrest Fezler | $300,000 | $60,000 |
| 1977 | Gene Littler | 280 (-8) | 3 strokes | Lanny Wadkins, Chi-Chi Rodríguez | $325,000 | $65,000 |
| 1978 | Gary Player | 279 (-9) | 1 stroke | Andy Bean | $350,000 | $70,000 |
| 1979 | Wayne Levi | 278 (-10) | 2 strokes | Mike Brannan | $400,000 | $72,000 |
| 1980 | Curtis Strange | 266 (-18) | Playoff | Lee Trevino | $450,000 | $90,000 |
| 1981 | Ron Streck | 199 (-17)* | 2 strokes | Hale Irwin, Jerry Pate | $500,000 | $100,000 |
| 1982 | Ed Sneed | 274 (-14) | Playoff | Bob Shearer | $525,000 | $105,000 |
| 1983 | David Graham | 265 (-23) | 5 strokes | Lee Trevino, Fuzzy Zoeller | $550,000 | $110,000 |
| 1984 | Corey Pavin | 275 (-13) | 1 stroke | Buddy Gardner | $600,000 | $120,000 |
| 1985 | Raymond Floyd | 277 (-11) | 1 stroke | David Frost, Bob Lohr | $650,000 | $130,000 |
| 1986 | Curtis Strange | 274 (-14) | Playoff | Calvin Peete | $700,000 | $126,000 |
| 1987 | Jay Haas | 276 (-12) | Playoff | Buddy Gardner | $750,000 | $135,000 |
| 1988 | Curtis Strange | 275 (-13) | Playoff | Greg Norman | $800,000 | $144,000 |
| 1989 | Mike Sullivan | 267 (-21) | 1 stroke | Craig Stadler | $900,000 | $162,000 |
| 1990 | Tony Sills | 204 (-16)** | Playoff | Gil Morgan | $1,000,000 | $180,000 |
| 1991 | Fulton Allem | 273 (-15) | 1 stroke | Billy Ray Brown, Brad Faxon, Curtis Strange | $1,100,000 | $198,000 |
| 1992 | Fred Funk | 202 (-14)** | 1 stroke | Fulton Allem | $1,200,000 | $216,000 |
| 1993 | Jim McGovern | 269 (-19) | Playoff | John Huston | $1,300,000 | $234,000 |
| 1994 | Mike Heinen | 272 (-16) | 3 strokes | Hal Sutton, Kirk Triplett | $1,400,000 | $252,000 |
| 1995 | Payne Stewart | 270 (-18) | Playoff | Scott Hoch | $1,500,000 | $270,000 |
| 1996 | Mark Brooks | 274 (-14) | Playoff | Jeff Maggert | $1,600,000 | $288,000 |
| 1997 | Phil Blackmar | 276 (-12) | Playoff | Kevin Sutherland | $1,700,000 | $306,000 |
| 1998 | David Duval | 276 (-12) | 1 stroke | Jeff Maggert | $1,800,000 | $324,000 |
| 1999 | Stuart Appleby | 279 (-9) | 1 stroke | John Cook | $2,000,000 | $360,000 |
| 2000 | Robert Allenby | 275 (-13) | Playoff | Craig Stadler | $3,000,000 | $540,000 |
| 2001 | Hal Sutton | 279 (-9) | 1 stroke | Joe Durant, Lee Janzen | $4,500,000 | $810,000 |
| 2002 | Vijay Singh | 266 (-22) | 6 strokes | Darren Clarke | $5,000,000 | $900,000 |
| 2003 | Fred Couples | 267 (-21) | 4 strokes | Hank Kuehne | $5,500,000 | $990,000 |
| 2004 | Vijay Singh | 277 (-11) | 1 stroke | John Daly | $5,600,000 | $1,008,000 |
| 2005 | Vijay Singh | 275 (-13) | Playoff | John Daly | $5,700,000 | $1,026,000 |
| 2006 | Stuart Appleby | 269 (-19) | 6 strokes | Charlie Wi | $5,800,000 | $1,044,000 |
| 2007 | Adam Scott | 271 (-17) | 3 strokes | Stuart Appleby, Bubba Watson | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 |
| 2008 | Johnson Wagner | 272 (-16) | 2 strokes | Chad Campbell | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 |
| 2009 | Paul Casey | 277 (-11) | Playoff | J.B. Holmes | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 |
| 2010 | Anthony Kim | 276 (-12) | Playoff | Vaughn Taylor | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 |
| 2011 | Phil Mickelson | 268 (-20) | 3 strokes | Scott Verplank, Chris Kirk | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 |
| 2012 | Hunter Mahan | 272 (-16) | 1 stroke | Carl Pettersson | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 |
| 2013 | D.A. Points | 272 (-16) | 1 stroke | Henrik Stenson, Billy Horschel | $6,400,000 | $1,152,000 |
| 2014 | Matt Jones | 273 (-15) | Playoff | Matt Kuchar | $7,000,000 | $1,152,000 |
| 2015 | J.B. Holmes | 272 (-16) | Playoff | Jordan Spieth, Johnson Wagner | $7,000,000 | $1,152,000 |
| 2016 | J.B. Holmes | 273 (-15) | 1 stroke | Henrik Stenson | $7,000,000 | $1,152,000 |
| 2017 | Russell Henley | 268 (-20) | 3 strokes | Sung Kang | $7,000,000 | $1,206,000 |
| 2018 | Ian Poulter | 268 (-20) | Playoff | Beau Hossler | $7,000,000 | $1,296,000 |
| 2019 | Lanto Griffin | 274 (-14) | 1 stroke | Talor Gooch, Scott Harrington | $7,150,000 | $1,296,000 |
| 2020 | Carlos Ortiz | 267 (-13) | 2 strokes | Casey Keel, Sam Burns | $7,200,000 | $1,350,000 |
| 2021 | Jason Kokrak | 270 (-10) | 3 strokes | Jordan Spieth | $7,200,000 | $1,350,000 |
| 2022 | Tony Finau | 264 (-16) | 4 strokes | Jamie Lovemark | $8,400,000 | $1,512,000 |
| 2024 | Stephan Jaeger | 268 (-12) | 1 stroke | Scottie Scheffler, Thomas Detry | $9,100,000 | $1,638,000 |
| 2025 | Min Woo Lee | 260 (-20) | 1 stroke | Scottie Scheffler, Gary Woodland | $9,500,000 | $1,710,000 |