With just days remaining until the 2025 Masters, the Texas Children’s Houston Open has emerged as one of the final proving grounds for golf’s elite. The Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas is once again in the spotlight as the PGA Tour returns to the fan-favorite venue, with a high-stakes tournament that features a $9.5 million purse and a field stacked with top-tier talent.
Although much of the attention is naturally gravitating toward the coming Masters, the Houston Open stands as a critical benchmark-especially for those like McIlroy and Scheffler, who are looking to polish their game in real-time competition before heading to Augusta.
McIlroy, who continues his pursuit of a career Grand Slam, hasn’t always fared well in the weeks leading into majors, while Scheffler is looking to maintain the consistency that has made him the top-ranked player in the world.
How much money does the winner make?
Beyond the prestige and pressure, the financial rewards in Houston are considerable. The total purse has risen slightly to $9.5 million, with payouts awarded all the way through to 65th place. In addition to the $1.71 million for first place, the runner-up will earn $1,035,500, while third place will claim $655,500.
Players finishing in the top 10 will each earn six-figure sums, with 10th place netting $258,875. Even those who barely make the cut-down to 65th-are set to walk away with just over $20,000.
Who won the Texas Children’s Houston Open 2025?
Min Woo Lee extended his lead to win the tournament on a final day that was full of controversy. The Australian put on a solid display to claim his maiden title in elite golf.
The world’s top two players – World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and No. 2 Rory McIlroy – were the runaway favourites ahead of the competition, with McIlroy making his first appearance at the event since 2014. Texas native Scheffler played the Houston Open each of the past four years. He tied for second last year and in the fall of 2021.
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