HOUSTON – The 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open gets underway Thursday at Memorial Park Golf Course, offering golf fans a full day of action both on the course and through various broadcast and streaming options. While the field is stacked with talent, much attention will be on Brooks Koepka as he continues his comeback on the PGA Tour, seeking his first victory since rejoining from LIV Golf. The tournament, a key stop on the PGA Tour schedule, promises competitive play and a compelling narrative as players vie for position ahead of the upcoming Masters Tournament.
Koepka, already qualified for the 2026 Masters thanks to his 2023 PGA Championship win, is looking to build momentum. He’s shown encouraging signs in recent weeks, finishing within the top 20 in his last three starts, including a solid T9 at the Cognizant Classic. A win in Houston would not only be his 10th PGA Tour title but also a significant confidence boost as he prepares for another run at a green jacket.
For those planning to follow the action, comprehensive coverage will be available throughout the day. Golf Channel will be broadcasting live from 3 p.m. To 7 p.m. Eastern Time, providing television viewers with a front-row seat to the competition. For early risers and those preferring to stream, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will offer exclusive coverage beginning at 8:15 a.m. ET, featuring not only the main broadcast but also dedicated featured group and featured hole streams.
The first round will tee off with several notable pairings. Erik van Rooyen, Andrew Putnam, and Bronson Burgoon will be among the first to begin their rounds at 8:20 a.m. ET from the first tee. Shortly after, at 8:31 a.m. ET, Nick Dunlap, Matthieu Pavon, and Chad Ramey will begin their pursuit of the lead. Later in the day, the featured group of Jake Knapp, Brooks Koepka, and Michael Thorbjornsen will tee off at 1:53 p.m. ET, drawing significant attention as fans watch Koepka’s performance. From the tenth tee, the group of Shane Lowry, Wyndham Clark, and Rickie Fowler will begin play at 8:42 a.m. ET, promising a competitive start to the day.
How to Watch the 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open on Thursday
Golf enthusiasts have multiple options to tune into the first round of the Texas Children’s Houston Open. Golf Channel will provide live television coverage from 3:00 p.m. To 7:00 p.m. ET, offering a traditional viewing experience. For those who prefer streaming, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ is the go-to platform. Starting at 8:15 a.m. ET, ESPN+ will deliver comprehensive coverage, including exclusive streams of featured groups and holes, allowing viewers to customize their viewing experience. Subscribers to ESPN+ will have access to all of this content, making it a valuable option for dedicated golf fans.
Detailed Tee Times for Round 1 (Eastern Time)
Here’s a complete look at the Round 1 tee times, broken down by starting tee:
Tee No. 1
- 8:20 a.m. – Erik van Rooyen, Andrew Putnam, Bronson Burgoon
- 8:31 a.m. – Nick Dunlap, Matthieu Pavon, Chad Ramey
- 8:42 a.m. – Danny Willett, Sam Stevens, Doug Ghim
- 8:53 a.m. – William Mouw, Brian Campbell, Chris Kirk
- 9:04 a.m. – Garrick Higgo, Jhonattan Vegas, Harry Hall
- 9:15 a.m. – Kurt Kitayama, Aldrich Potgieter, Kevin Yu
- 9:26 a.m. – Michael Brennan, Ryan Fox, Aaron Wise
- 9:37 a.m. – Dylan Wu, Hank Lebioda, Kristoffer Reitan
- 9:48 a.m. – Patrick Fishburn, Jimmy Stanger, Jeffrey Kang
- 9:59 a.m. – Alejandro Tosti, Isaiah Salinda, Dan Brown
- 10:10 a.m. – Jackson Suber, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Casey Russell
- 1:20 p.m. – K.H. Lee, Denny McCarthy, Rico Hoey
- 1:31 p.m. – Will Zalatoris, Thorbjørn Olesen, Kevin Roy
- 1:42 p.m. – Min Woo Lee, Tony Finau, Adam Scott
- 1:53 p.m. – Jake Knapp, Brooks Koepka, Michael Thorbjornsen
- 2:04 p.m. – Ricky Castillo, Sungjae Im, Pierceson Coody
- 2:15 p.m. – Harris English, Billy Horschel, Patrick Rodgers
- 2:26 p.m. – Patton Kizzire, Alex Smalley, S.H. Kim
- 2:37 p.m. – Mackenzie Hughes, Charley Hoffman, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
- 2:48 p.m. – Rafael Campos, Austin Eckroat, Matti Schmid
- 2:59 p.m. – Zecheng Dou, John Parry, Kensei Hirata
- 3:10 p.m. – Haotong Li, John VanDerLaan, Christo Lamprecht
- 3:21 p.m. – Chandler Blanchet, Neal Shipley, Gordon Sargent
Tee No. 10
- 8:20 a.m. – Vince Whaley, Danny Walker, Marco Penge
- 8:31 a.m. – Keith Mitchell, Max Greyserman, Nicolai Højgaard
- 8:42 a.m. – Shane Lowry, Wyndham Clark, Rickie Fowler
- 8:53 a.m. – Chris Gotterup, Jason Day, Sam Burns
- 9:04 a.m. – Nico Echavarria, Ben Griffin, Stephan Jaeger
- 9:15 a.m. – Ryan Gerard, Sahith Theegala, Sudarshan Yellamaraju
- 9:26 a.m. – Tom Kim, Tom Hoge, Mac Meissner
- 9:37 a.m. – David Lipsky, Rasmus Højgaard, Takumi Kanaya
- 9:48 a.m. – Lee Hodges, Beau Hossler, Johnny Keefer
- 9:59 a.m. – Jordan Smith, Adrien Saddier, Pontus Nyholm
- 10:10 a.m. – Jesper Svensson, Paul Waring, Davis Chatfield
- 1:20 p.m. – Brice Garnett, Mark Hubbard, Sam Ryder
- 1:31 p.m. – Peter Malnati, Adam Svensson, Eric Cole
- 1:42 p.m. – Emiliano Grillo, Seamus Power, Trey Mullinax
- 1:53 p.m. – Joe Highsmith, Taylor Pendrith, Matt Kuchar
- 2:04 p.m. – Adam Schenk, J.T. Poston, Aaron Rai
- 2:15 p.m. – Steven Fisk, Davis Riley, Lucas Glover
- 2:26 p.m. – Karl Vilips, Davis Thompson, Gary Woodland
- 2:37 p.m. – Matt Wallace, Max McGreevy, Chandler Phillips
- 2:48 p.m. – Kris Ventura, A.J. Ewart, Luke Clanton
- 2:59 p.m. – Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Marcelo Rozo, Cole Hammer
- 3:10 p.m. – David Ford, Zach Bauchou, Mason Howell (a)
The Texas Children’s Houston Open promises an exciting start to the tournament, with a blend of established stars and rising talents vying for position. Fans can follow all the action through Golf Channel’s television coverage and the comprehensive streaming options available on PGA Tour Live on ESPN+. The tournament continues to be a significant event on the PGA Tour calendar, offering a compelling preview of the upcoming Masters Tournament and a showcase for some of the world’s best golfers.
The second round of the Texas Children’s Houston Open is scheduled for Friday, with continued coverage on Golf Channel and PGA Tour Live on ESPN+. Updates and further information can be found on the official PGA Tour website.
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