Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, respectively number 1 and 2 in the world of men's golf, will compete in Houston in the Texas Children's Open. From March 27 to 30, two Italians will also take part in the PGA Tour tournament: Francesco Molinari and Matteo Manassero. In the field, 20 of the best 50 in the world ranking, starting with the two most anticipated big names, Scheffler and McIlroy. Both have decided to participate in the event to prepare for The Masters, the first men's Major of 2025 scheduled in Augusta (USA) from April 10 to 13. Both the American and the Northern Irishman have never won this competition. The first came in second in 2021 and 2024 and ninth in 2022.
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, schedule
The second is in extraordinary form and has already won two titles this year (the only one to do so so far), the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Players Championship. Now, his big goal is to win the Masters to complete the Grand Slam and end a drought with the Majors that has lasted since 2014. The Texas Children's Houston Open plays an important role, precisely, in view of The Masters. In fact, at the end of the competition, the best 50 in the world ranking, if not already qualified, will punch the pass to participate in the coveted tournament. But there's more: because with a victory, in this competition but also in the Valero Texas Open (3-6 April in San Antonio), you can still earn a place in Augusta. Defending the title in Houston will be the German Stephan Jaeger. Past winners also include Tony Finau (2022) and Lanto Griffin (2019). $9,500,000 up for grabs (first prize is $1,710,000).
Rory McIlroy, born May 4, 1989 in Holywood (Northern Ireland), is a Northern Irish professional golfer. As a young man, he quickly gained recognition for his golfing skills. He started as an amateur, winning the Junior Ryder Cup in 2004, playing in the Walker Cup in 2007, representing Ireland at the Eisenhower Trophy in 2006, and winning five tournaments, including the European Amateur Championship in 2006 (and the European Amateur Team Championship in 2007). He turned professional in September 2007 at the age of 18.
