2019 Houston Open Preview
After a shift in the schedule, the PGA Tour’s Houston Open is now being played in October. Last year, Ian Poulter ended along with a winless drought, defeating Beau Hossler in a playoff. There will be a new champion crowned this year since Ian Poulter is playing in Europe, and there is a strong field hoping to take his place in the winner’s circle. Past Houston Open winners in the field include Russell Henley and Jim Herman, and they look to add another victory to their resume. Other notables in the field include texas native and 2016 PGA Champion Jimmy Walker, and Cameron Champ, who recently won at the Safeway Open.
LOCATION
The Golf Club of Houston - has hosted this event since 2003, and this year’s edition will be its last. Considered one of the longest golf courses on the PGA Tour, the 18th hole provides one of the toughest finishing hole challenges in golf.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Henrik Stenson: He finished runner-up here in 2013 and again in 2016. After a nice break from competitive golf, he returns to a golf course where he is eager to earn a victory on; if he can make putts, look for him to be a factor.
Jhonattan Vegas: The three-time Tour winner went to the University of Texas, which is located in Houston. He finished tied for 15th here in 2017, and he should be able to use that experience as he attempts to jumpstart his 2019-2020 season.
