The PGA Tour moves on to Texas for the next fortnight, starting with the Houston Open, where Scottie Scheffler will bid to rediscover top form before travelling to Augusta National for the Masters. Memorial Park Golf Course stages the Houston Open for the 6th straight year, and the market has been shaken up by Scottie Scheffler’s withdrawal, meaning Chris Gotterup is the only member of the world’s top 10 in action this week. Who can take advantage of Scheffler’s absence? Let’s break down my golf predictions for this week’s Houston Open.
Houston Open golf picks and predictions
Houston Open best bet: Brooks Koepka (+3000)
Odds available at bet365 at time of publishing.
It may be worth giving another chance to Brooks Koepka, who crept into contention in round three of the Valspar Championship on Saturday, trading at single-figure odds before fading to finish 18th. Some loose shots cost the Floridian down the stretch at Copperhead, but he is clearly finding his feet on the PGA Tour again, and Memorial Park is a much less penal venue than last week’s layout. Koepka finished 5th in the first Houston Open at this venue after assisting with the renovations, so he knows this course particularly well. This could be the week he returns to the winner’s circle.
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Houston Open prediction: Pierceson Coody (+5600)
Odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing.
After a productive West Coast Swing that saw him secure 4 top-20 finishes, Texas native Pierceson Coody struggled on tighter tracks in Florida. He is a powerhouse who is better suited to the demands of Memorial Park.
Houston Open pick: Sahith Theegala (+6000)
Odds available at FanDuel Sportsbook at time of publishing.
Sahith Theegala can be forgiven for a poor effort at the Valspar Championship. He has 3 top-8 finishes on the PGA Tour this year, and his game matches up well with this venue, even if his Houston record is modest.
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