Tony Finau's Costly Two-Inch Putt Miss Shakes Houston Open

During Saturday's second round at the Memorial Park Golf Course, Tony Finau faced a challenging par-3 15th. After his tee shot found the green, he narrowly missed a 38-foot birdie attempt, leaving himself a seemingly simple three-footer for par. However, the putt lipped out. Visibly frustrated, Finau stepped up to tap in the remaining two-inch putt but stubbed his putter, leaving the ball short of the hole. This turned a bogey into a surprising double bogey.

Ironically, earlier in the week, Finau had praised the Memorial Park course as excellent preparation for the upcoming Masters Tournament, noting its challenging layout. The six-time PGA Tour winner eventually finished the tournament tied for 32nd (T32). This uncharacteristic mistake serves as a dramatic example of the pressures and fine margins involved in professional golf.

How short was the putt Tony Finau missed?

After missing a three-footer for par, Finau missed the subsequent tap-in putt, which was reported as being just two or three inches from the hole.

What was the immediate impact of the missed putt on his score?

Missing the short tap-in turned his score on the hole from a bogey (4) into a double bogey (5).

Did this happen during the final round?

No, the incident occurred during the second round of the Texas Children's Houston Open on Saturday.

This was a truly unbelievable moment on the PGA Tour. Do you think pressure was the main factor in Finau's miss? Let us know your thoughts!

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