Check out the best shots of the day from Round 4 of the 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open, featuring Gary Woodland, Johnny Keefer, Sahith Theegala, and Min Woo Lee.<\/p>\n
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He just want it up on that shelf.<\/p>\n
He just want it up on that shelf.<\/p>\n
Somewhere left of the hole, although this is- That’s a little more aggressive than that.<\/p>\n
Somewhere left of the hole, although this is- That’s a little more aggressive than that.<\/p>\n
That’s pretty right there.<\/p>\n
That’s pretty right there.<\/p>\n
Go in.<\/p>\n
Go in.<\/p>\n
That’s pretty.<\/p>\n
That’s pretty.<\/p>\n
Oh, he did it.<\/p>\n
Oh, he did it.<\/p>\n
Shot of the- The rally of another ace Over water.<\/p>\n
Shot of the- The rally of another ace Over water.<\/p>\n
Well, he’s had it over the back of the green here at 16.<\/p>\n
Well, he’s had it over the back of the green here at 16.<\/p>\n
Now look at No wonder he’s hit it over the back of the green there.<\/p>\n
Now look at No wonder he’s hit it over the back of the green there.<\/p>\n
At 16, how’s that for a pin position?<\/p>\n
At 16, how’s that for a pin position?<\/p>\n
How’s this for a chip?<\/p>\n
How’s this for a chip?<\/p>\n
No.<\/p>\n
No.<\/p>\n
That’s a- Unbelievable.<\/p>\n
That’s a- Unbelievable.<\/p>\n
Putting downhill for eagle.<\/p>\n
Putting downhill for eagle.<\/p>\n
Downhill and sliding hard right, but still a chance to feed one in there.<\/p>\n
Downhill and sliding hard right, but still a chance to feed one in there.<\/p>\n
If it gets there.<\/p>\n
If it gets there.<\/p>\n
Get some legs.<\/p>\n
Get some legs.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Yeah.<\/p>\n
Oh, yes.<\/p>\n
Oh, yes.<\/p>\n
What a putt.<\/p>\n
What a putt.<\/p>\n
Key pinch a little assist too.<\/p>\n
Key pinch a little assist too.<\/p>\n
Fourth eagle of the week for Jake Knapp.<\/p>\n
Fourth eagle of the week for Jake Knapp.<\/p>\n
But the rally here on Sunday for Jake Knapp.<\/p>\n
But the rally here on Sunday for Jake Knapp.<\/p>\n
It’s the final round of the Texas Children’s Houston Open, where by the end of the day, we might just see one of the most inspirational performances in years on the PGA Tour.<\/p>\n
It’s the final round of the Texas Children’s Houston Open, where by the end of the day, we might just see one of the most inspirational performances in years on the PGA Tour.<\/p>\n
Gary Woodland’s comeback from brain surgery two and a half years ago has been well-documented, but until this day, he has not been in this kind of Sunday position since his last win nearly seven years ago at the US Open at Pebble Beach.<\/p>\n
Gary Woodland’s comeback from brain surgery two and a half years ago has been well-documented, but until this day, he has not been in this kind of Sunday position since his last win nearly seven years ago at the US Open at Pebble Beach.<\/p>\n
It got off to another shaky start today as Woodland began the day with a one-shot lead over his playing competitor, Nicolai Hjgaard, but this was a good sign early for Woodland, who buried this putt for par at the first from 13 feet.<\/p>\n
It got off to another shaky start today as Woodland began the day with a one-shot lead over his playing competitor, Nicolai Hjgaard, but this was a good sign early for Woodland, who buried this putt for par at the first from 13 feet.<\/p>\n
Hjgaard got off to a bogey start, so Woodland’s lead was lengthening, and it got all the way to three when he picked up his first birdie of the day at the fifth.<\/p>\n
Hjgaard got off to a bogey start, so Woodland’s lead was lengthening, and it got all the way to three when he picked up his first birdie of the day at the fifth.<\/p>\n
Speaking of Hjgaard, he was battling back with his second at the sixth, and you can get wayward here at Memorial Park and not be penalized too much for it.<\/p>\n
Speaking of Hjgaard, he was battling back with his second at the sixth, and you can get wayward here at Memorial Park and not be penalized too much for it.<\/p>\n
So from the light rough, he takes it over the trees- Ooh and Hjgaard was able to birdie it to get back within two.<\/p>\n
So from the light rough, he takes it over the trees- Ooh and Hjgaard was able to birdie it to get back within two.<\/p>\n
So that was the margin as they went to the par three-seventh.<\/p>\n
So that was the margin as they went to the par three-seventh.<\/p>\n
Hjgaard with an eight iron on the 196-yard par three.<\/p>\n
Hjgaard with an eight iron on the 196-yard par three.<\/p>\n
Heading left as he tries to pick up his first PGA Tour win.<\/p>\n
Heading left as he tries to pick up his first PGA Tour win.<\/p>\n
In the bunker, not in terrible shape, but here is where it got tricky.<\/p>\n
In the bunker, not in terrible shape, but here is where it got tricky.<\/p>\n
Leaves the second in the bunker.<\/p>\n
Leaves the second in the bunker.<\/p>\n
That would lead to a double bogey for Hjgaard.<\/p>\n
That would lead to a double bogey for Hjgaard.<\/p>\n
In the meantime, Woodland in the heart of the green, looking for birdie from long range to push it to 20 under.<\/p>\n
In the meantime, Woodland in the heart of the green, looking for birdie from long range to push it to 20 under.<\/p>\n
So with Hjgaard making that double and Woodland with the birdie, it is a huge three-shot swing, and the lead just like that for Gary Woodland swelled to five.<\/p>\n
So with Hjgaard making that double and Woodland with the birdie, it is a huge three-shot swing, and the lead just like that for Gary Woodland swelled to five.<\/p>\n
Adam Scott, who won this tournament back in 2007, Terry Gannon, with an eight iron.<\/p>\n
Adam Scott, who won this tournament back in 2007, Terry Gannon, with an eight iron.<\/p>\n
Struggled today so far.<\/p>\n
Struggled today so far.<\/p>\n
Two over for the past champ.<\/p>\n
Two over for the past champ.<\/p>\n
But No struggle anymore, Brad.<\/p>\n
But No struggle anymore, Brad.<\/p>\n
What a shot.<\/p>\n
What a shot.<\/p>\n
His hole location on the far left side of the green.<\/p>\n
His hole location on the far left side of the green.<\/p>\n
Yesterday was on the far right.<\/p>\n
Yesterday was on the far right.<\/p>\n
Looks like a different zip code today.<\/p>\n
Looks like a different zip code today.<\/p>\n
It’s just all phases of the game.<\/p>\n
It’s just all phases of the game.<\/p>\n
Let’s see if he can hang on today on an emotional Sunday.<\/p>\n
Let’s see if he can hang on today on an emotional Sunday.<\/p>\n
This is Hjgaard for birdie, trying to get a little closer.<\/p>\n
This is Hjgaard for birdie, trying to get a little closer.<\/p>\n
18 feet long.<\/p>\n
18 feet long.<\/p>\n
Look how fast that is.<\/p>\n
Look how fast that is.<\/p>\n
Correct it was.<\/p>\n
Correct it was.<\/p>\n
Every aspect of the game spot on right now for Gary Woodland.<\/p>\n
Every aspect of the game spot on right now for Gary Woodland.<\/p>\n
How about this?<\/p>\n
How about this?<\/p>\n
Look how much break this putt is.<\/p>\n
Look how much break this putt is.<\/p>\n
That’s a good four feet above the hole, and as Bones says, if he has the speed right.<\/p>\n
That’s a good four feet above the hole, and as Bones says, if he has the speed right.<\/p>\n
How about if you had the speed perfect?<\/p>\n
How about if you had the speed perfect?<\/p>\n
Would’ve gone in a thimble.<\/p>\n
Would’ve gone in a thimble.<\/p>\n
He’s got great feeling with this putter right now.<\/p>\n
He’s got great feeling with this putter right now.<\/p>\n
He’s just working on his tempo.<\/p>\n
He’s just working on his tempo.<\/p>\n
It’s something simple.<\/p>\n
It’s something simple.<\/p>\n
It’s easy to think about.<\/p>\n
It’s easy to think about.<\/p>\n
He was.<\/p>\n
He was.<\/p>\n
Finds it.<\/p>\n
Finds it.<\/p>\n
Yeah, that was right.<\/p>\n
Yeah, that was right.<\/p>\n
Hit the back of the cup.<\/p>\n
Hit the back of the cup.<\/p>\n
It’s one of these classic surrounds shots that Gary Woodland is dealing with here at the 12th.<\/p>\n
It’s one of these classic surrounds shots that Gary Woodland is dealing with here at the 12th.<\/p>\n
Looks like he’s going up, landed on the green.<\/p>\n
Looks like he’s going up, landed on the green.<\/p>\n
You see the grain going away from him, shiny that direction.<\/p>\n
You see the grain going away from him, shiny that direction.<\/p>\n
Really nice pitching the golf ball this week.<\/p>\n
Really nice pitching the golf ball this week.<\/p>\n
Putting coach Phil Kenyon getting him lined up better.<\/p>\n
Putting coach Phil Kenyon getting him lined up better.<\/p>\n
The tee ball went through the limbs of that tree, slowed it down some, but was able to finish in the fairway.<\/p>\n
The tee ball went through the limbs of that tree, slowed it down some, but was able to finish in the fairway.<\/p>\n
He’s got it online.<\/p>\n
He’s got it online.<\/p>\n
Let’s see if it’s the number.<\/p>\n
Let’s see if it’s the number.<\/p>\n
Beautiful shot.<\/p>\n
Beautiful shot.<\/p>\n
Man, one of the best that we’ve seen.<\/p>\n
Man, one of the best that we’ve seen.<\/p>\n
Only three birdies here today.<\/p>\n
Only three birdies here today.<\/p>\n
This is the most difficult hole for the week, playing 4.3.<\/p>\n
This is the most difficult hole for the week, playing 4.3.<\/p>\n
This is Kiefer for birdie.<\/p>\n
This is Kiefer for birdie.<\/p>\n
Tees are up again today, so Kiefer taking advantage.<\/p>\n
Tees are up again today, so Kiefer taking advantage.<\/p>\n
Like a little bit of a push there.<\/p>\n
Like a little bit of a push there.<\/p>\n
Saw Min Woo’s ball break to the right.<\/p>\n
Saw Min Woo’s ball break to the right.<\/p>\n
His never got started far enough left.<\/p>\n
His never got started far enough left.<\/p>\n
This’ll be a two-shot swing here at the 14th.<\/p>\n
This’ll be a two-shot swing here at the 14th.<\/p>\n
A little bit less break.<\/p>\n
A little bit less break.<\/p>\n
His ball a little bit more towards the middle of the greenFrom seven to five, as Woodland makes his first bogey in 21 holes, and Hoagard makes a birdie.<\/p>\n
His ball a little bit more towards the middle of the greenFrom seven to five, as Woodland makes his first bogey in 21 holes, and Hoagard makes a birdie.<\/p>\n
Figala up ahead at 16 to get to 13 under.<\/p>\n
Figala up ahead at 16 to get to 13 under.<\/p>\n
See the wind starting to whip a bit.<\/p>\n
See the wind starting to whip a bit.<\/p>\n
Shirt moving down the hill.<\/p>\n
Shirt moving down the hill.<\/p>\n
Yeah, we expected the wind to kick up later in the afternoon here, and that just had enough to dip down.<\/p>\n
Yeah, we expected the wind to kick up later in the afternoon here, and that just had enough to dip down.<\/p>\n
And this is aggressive.<\/p>\n
And this is aggressive.<\/p>\n
Up the right side.<\/p>\n
Up the right side.<\/p>\n
Trying to get past those trees, and that is just wailed down there.<\/p>\n
Trying to get past those trees, and that is just wailed down there.<\/p>\n
See how firmly that hit up the right side.<\/p>\n
See how firmly that hit up the right side.<\/p>\n
He covered it all the way into the fairway.<\/p>\n
He covered it all the way into the fairway.<\/p>\n
Rolls another 30 or 40 yards.<\/p>\n
Rolls another 30 or 40 yards.<\/p>\n
He’s almost up there where Jason Day’s taking a drop.<\/p>\n
He’s almost up there where Jason Day’s taking a drop.<\/p>\n
Just don’t want the wind to knock it down.<\/p>\n
Just don’t want the wind to knock it down.<\/p>\n
It’s easy to do with this much down wind with a wedge.<\/p>\n
It’s easy to do with this much down wind with a wedge.<\/p>\n
Starting out to the right, getting g- knocked down slightly.<\/p>\n
Starting out to the right, getting g- knocked down slightly.<\/p>\n
Just clears.<\/p>\n
Just clears.<\/p>\n
And he’ll have an eagle look from there.<\/p>\n
And he’ll have an eagle look from there.<\/p>\n
Living on the edge with where that pitched.<\/p>\n
Living on the edge with where that pitched.<\/p>\n
All right, here’s the eagle by Hoagard on the way at 16.<\/p>\n
All right, here’s the eagle by Hoagard on the way at 16.<\/p>\n
Got it.<\/p>\n
Got it.<\/p>\n
Min Woo Lee drops one in at 16.<\/p>\n
Min Woo Lee drops one in at 16.<\/p>\n
Kiefer for birdie, one last look to try to climb up the leaderboard.<\/p>\n
Kiefer for birdie, one last look to try to climb up the leaderboard.<\/p>\n
In solo third.<\/p>\n
In solo third.<\/p>\n
What a huge putt there.<\/p>\n
What a huge putt there.<\/p>\n
This should go well to the right in the last half.<\/p>\n
This should go well to the right in the last half.<\/p>\n
Yeah, nice Gary.<\/p>\n
Yeah, nice Gary.<\/p>\n
Very nice.<\/p>\n
Very nice.<\/p>\n
All right.<\/p>\n
All right.<\/p>\n
Tremendous.<\/p>\n
Tremendous.<\/p>\n
That is a tremendous putt to get it that close.<\/p>\n
That is a tremendous putt to get it that close.<\/p>\n
Great effort.<\/p>\n
Great effort.<\/p>\n
Got it there, but Rock solid.<\/p>\n
Got it there, but Rock solid.<\/p>\n
Has not three-putted all week, and that was the most impressive one.<\/p>\n
Has not three-putted all week, and that was the most impressive one.<\/p>\n
So incredible.<\/p>\n
So incredible.<\/p>\n
What a way to play that hole.<\/p>\n
What a way to play that hole.<\/p>\n
Took the trouble out of play off the tee, didn’t go anywhere near this flag stick.<\/p>\n
Took the trouble out of play off the tee, didn’t go anywhere near this flag stick.<\/p>\n
Knew he had a little room to work with, but that is some two-putt and a fantastic four.<\/p>\n
Knew he had a little room to work with, but that is some two-putt and a fantastic four.<\/p>\n
Going for the low cut.<\/p>\n
Going for the low cut.<\/p>\n
It’s up the left side.<\/p>\n
It’s up the left side.<\/p>\n
Down in the house.<\/p>\n
Down in the house.<\/p>\n
Underneath the ropes, Bones.<\/p>\n
Underneath the ropes, Bones.<\/p>\n
Now Min Woo Lee coming in.<\/p>\n
Now Min Woo Lee coming in.<\/p>\n
Towering high draw.<\/p>\n
Towering high draw.<\/p>\n
7-iron from 191.<\/p>\n
7-iron from 191.<\/p>\n
Carry.<\/p>\n
Carry.<\/p>\n
Carry.<\/p>\n
Carry.<\/p>\n
What a shot.<\/p>\n
What a shot.<\/p>\n
Oh, man.<\/p>\n
Oh, man.<\/p>\n
Would get him up to a tie for third.<\/p>\n
Would get him up to a tie for third.<\/p>\n
Right in there with Kiefer.<\/p>\n
Right in there with Kiefer.<\/p>\n
Come on, Gary.<\/p>\n
Come on, Gary.<\/p>\n
Come on, Gary.<\/p>\n
Come on, Gary.<\/p>\n
This drawing well to the left.<\/p>\n
This drawing well to the left.<\/p>\n
Come on, Gary.<\/p>\n
Come on, Gary.<\/p>\n
The rallying around him has been incredible, but not unexpected.<\/p>\n
The rallying around him has been incredible, but not unexpected.<\/p>\n
Might as well make it.<\/p>\n
Might as well make it.<\/p>\n
Short game has been impeccable.<\/p>\n
Short game has been impeccable.<\/p>\n
It’s enabled him to stay in this tournament, even though he got a little wild at times off the tee.<\/p>\n
It’s enabled him to stay in this tournament, even though he got a little wild at times off the tee.<\/p>\n
Straightened that out, got into his rhythm, and he looks like that stoic player who broke through for that major championship at Pebble Beach seven years ago.<\/p>\n
Straightened that out, got into his rhythm, and he looks like that stoic player who broke through for that major championship at Pebble Beach seven years ago.<\/p>\n
He thought that did have a chance.<\/p>\n
He thought that did have a chance.<\/p>\n
And golf’s latest improbable comeback story, and is it ever a good one, belongs to Gary Woodland.<\/p>\n
And golf’s latest improbable comeback story, and is it ever a good one, belongs to Gary Woodland.<\/p>\n
Welcome back, Gary.<\/p>\n
Welcome back, Gary.<\/p>\n
Nearly seven years in the making, but just two and a half years removed from brain surgery.<\/p>\n
Nearly seven years in the making, but just two and a half years removed from brain surgery.<\/p>\n
And then the bouts of PTSD, where he wanted to walk off the golf course numerous times, where it left him crying.<\/p>\n
And then the bouts of PTSD, where he wanted to walk off the golf course numerous times, where it left him crying.<\/p>\n
Now in tears for a much different reason.<\/p>\n
Now in tears for a much different reason.<\/p>\n
Of 259.<\/p>\n
Of 259.<\/p>\n
Final look to the heavens for Gary Woodland.<\/p>\n
Final look to the heavens for Gary Woodland.<\/p>\n
In the 78th playing of this tournament, I’m not sure there has been a more emotional victory than Gary Woodland’s five-shot win over Nikhai Hoagard in the Texas Children’s Houston Open.<\/p>\n
In the 78th playing of this tournament, I’m not sure there has been a more emotional victory than Gary Woodland’s five-shot win over Nikhai Hoagard in the Texas Children’s Houston Open.<\/p>\n