Houston Open Betting Tips, Predictions & Odds
The PGA Tour moves on to Texas this week for the Houston Open, with Memorial Park once again staging an event that quietly ranks among the more demanding stops on the schedule.
At just under 7,500 yards and playing to a par 70, this is a layout that leans heavily on quality tee-to-green play. Length is an advantage, but it is far from a free-for-all, with angled fairways and firm, raised greens placing a premium on precise iron play.
Min Woo Lee returns to defend, while the absence of Scottie Scheffler alters the betting picture, with the world number one stepping aside ahead of the birth of his second child.
Free Bets golf expert Ben Smith is here with his golf tips ahead of this week's action in Texas.
Houston Open Betting Tips
Check out our golf betting tips for the Houston Open below.
Tip 1: Winner - Rasmus Hojgaard (Each-Way)
Rasmus Hojgaard endured another difficult week at Copperhead, a course that has not suited his eye, and he had his putter to thank for scraping through the cut at the Valspar Championship.
Conditions here should suit him far better. He arrived last year out of sorts but still finished T32, gaining strokes on approach and on the greens.
While recent finishes look modest, his overall play has been steady, with no glaring weakness. His iron play, a key asset around Memorial Park, stood out when finishing T9 at PGA National earlier this month.
His odds here suggest there’s been an overreaction to his latest start.
Tip 2: Winner - Jordan Smith (Each-Way)
Jordan Smith looks increasingly comfortable on the PGA Tour, arriving off a third-place finish at the Valspar where he ranked among the best from tee to green.
His driving has translated immediately, combining distance with accuracy, while his greens-in-regulation numbers underline how reliable he has been from the fairway.
Results have been trending in the right direction since earning his card, and there is a sense he is building towards a breakthrough.
At 33, he could still have his best years ahead, and his current price does not fully reflect the level he is producing.
Tip 3: Winner - Michael Brennan (Each-Way)
Michael Brennan has slipped out of the spotlight since his win on debut as a professional, but this track could bring him back into contention. That victory came on a course that favoured power, and this is another venue where he can lean on his biggest strength.
He remains one of the longest drivers in the field, and his numbers from distance suggest he can cope with the demands of these long par 4s and 5s.
His recent finishes look underwhelming at first glance, but there have been signs of promise throughout. Expectations rose quickly after that early success, but this feels like a good opportunity for him to outperform his price.
Tip 4: Winner - Jesper Svensson (Each-Way)
Jesper Svensson caught the eye here last year with a brilliant third-round 63, and the Swede could be worth chancing at triple-figure odds.
A T8 in Puerto Rico got his season up and running, and although he missed the cut at the Valspar, he drove the ball superbly and was mainly held back by a cold putter.
That profile is not a bad match for Memorial Park, where consistent ball-striking tends to open doors. If he finds even an average week on the greens, he has already shown he can make the most of this layout.
Houston Open Latest Odds
Take a look at the latest Houston Open odds from the top UK betting sites below.
Where to Watch The Houston Open
If you’re planning to follow the action live and get involved with golf betting this weekend, here’s how you can watch every shot from the Houston Open as it unfolds.
TV Channel
The Houston Open will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Golf.
Live Stream Information
Sky Sports subscribers can stream the tournament live via Sky Go, while non-subscribers can watch all the action on NOW with a day or a monthly pass.
