2025 Texas Children's Houston Open Saturday: Round 3 Coverage, Tee Times, and How to Watch
Key Insights
Round 2 play resumed and concluded Saturday morning due to darkness and weather suspensions on Friday.
The cut line was established at 3-under par.
Scottie Scheffler entered Round 3 near the lead after a blistering course-record-tying 62 on Friday put him at 11-under initially. Taylor Pendrith, Min Woo Lee, and Ryan Gerard also finished Round 2 strong to join the leaders.
Notable players making the cut include Rory McIlroy (who rallied late Friday), Wyndham Clark, Sahith Theegala, and Rickie Fowler.
Prominent players missing the cut include J.J. Spaun, Nick Taylor, Aaron Rai, and Zach Johnson.
Round 3 will utilize threesomes and tee times off both the 1st and 10th tees to accommodate the schedule.
Why this matters: The packed Saturday schedule tests players' endurance and adaptability. Leaderboard positioning heading into Sunday is crucial for FedExCup points and, for some, final preparations or qualification attempts for the upcoming Masters Tournament.
In-Depth Analysis
Weather's Impact:
Friday's thunderstorms and subsequent darkness forced a suspension, impacting dozens of players who had to complete Round 2 early Saturday. This led to a quick turnaround before Round 3 began around 11:00 AM ET.
Leaderboard Update:
Scottie Scheffler's bogey-free 62 on Friday set a strong pace. While he held the clubhouse lead, the completion of Round 2 saw Taylor Pendrith, Min Woo Lee, and Ryan Gerard finish strong to create a tight contest at the top heading into the third round. Rory McIlroy birdied three of his last four holes Friday to secure his weekend spot.
How to Watch Round 3:
TV: Golf Channel (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET), NBC (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET).
Streaming: PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+ (Exclusive early coverage and featured groups starting 11:00 AM ET), Peacock (Simulcasting NBC's coverage 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET). *Note: Cable subscription may be required for some streaming options.*
Round 3 Format:
To manage the condensed schedule, players are grouped in threesomes, starting simultaneously from both the 1st and 10th tees between approximately 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM ET.
FAQs
Q: Why was Round 2 completed on Saturday?
Play was suspended Friday afternoon due to thunderstorms and eventually darkness, requiring players still on the course to finish their rounds Saturday morning.
Q: Who was leading heading into Round 3?
Scottie Scheffler posted the clubhouse lead Friday at 11-under, and was joined near the top by Taylor Pendrith, Min Woo Lee, and Ryan Gerard after they completed Round 2 Saturday morning.
Q: What channels are showing the Houston Open on Saturday?
Golf Channel covers the action from 1-3 PM ET, followed by NBC from 3-6 PM ET.
Q: Can I stream the tournament online?
Yes, extensive coverage is available on PGA TOUR LIVE via ESPN+ starting at 11 AM ET, and Peacock simulcasts the NBC broadcast from 3 PM ET.
Key Takeaways
Expect a dynamic Moving Day as players navigate Memorial Park after a disrupted schedule.
Tune in via TV or streaming to follow the leaders and see who positions themselves for a Sunday charge.
Keep an eye on players like Rory McIlroy trying to climb the leaderboard after just making the cut.
Discussion
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Sources & References
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