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Four-Way Tie Leads Rain-Soaked Houston Open First Round

Keith Mitchell, Ryan Gerrard, Alejandro Tosti, and Taylor Pendrith share the lead at 5-under 65, while Scottie Scheffler remains two shots back after a bogey-free 67.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Scottie Scheffler of the United States stands on the 12th tee during the second round of the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 at Memorial Park Golf Course on March 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 27: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after a par on the 11th hole green during the first round of the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 at Memorial Park Golf Course on March 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
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Overview

  • Challenging weather conditions, including rain and wind, tested players' resilience during the first round at Memorial Park Golf Course.
  • Keith Mitchell recovered from early bogeys with a late eagle to secure his spot in the four-way tie at the top.
  • Alejandro Tosti delivered a bogey-free round, birdying all three par-5 holes to join the leaders at 65.
  • Ryan Gerrard was leading at 7-under before late bogeys on his final two holes dropped him into the tie for first.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler stayed in contention with a steady, bogey-free 67, while Rory McIlroy finished with an even-par 70 in his first Houston Open appearance in 11 years.