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Forbes
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Gary Woodland Ready For RBC Heritage Start After Aon Swing 5 Surge
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 30: Gary Woodland of the United States hits from the rough on the 13th hole ... More during the final round of the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 at Memorial Park Golf Course on March 30, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by) Gary Woodland earned his way into the field at the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head's Harbour Town—a Signature Event with a $20,000,000 purse—thanks to one of the most electric Sundays of his career that capped a remarkable return to top form. Woodland's odds of qualifying for the RBC Heritage heading into the Texas Children's Houston Open, according to Aon's predictive analytics, were just 1.8 percent. Even after a strong opening three rounds in Houston, he entered that Sunday with only a 7.1 percent chance of playing his way in. 'That actually surprises me. I did not realize they were that low.' Woodland said, when told the numbers. 'I guess that goes back to that saying, 'You're telling me I have a chance.'' In the highlight of his bravura performance, the 40-year-old found himself in the rough on the 18th at Memorial Park in Houston after pushing his tee shot right. From 199 yards out, with a stand of trees partially obscuring his view of the flag, he was caught between clubs—vacillating between a six or seven iron. Feeding off the crowd's energy, he chose to be aggressive with the lower bat. 'It was a shot that I knew if I hit it hard, it would be the right club,' Woodland said. 'I swung as hard as I could and it came off perfectly.' The ball stopped two feet from the pin and the resulting kick-in distance birdie capped a course-record-tying 62, briefly giving him the clubhouse lead at 19-under. Though Min Woo Lee ultimately clinched the win, Woodland's rousing T2 performance vaulted him 60 spots in the Aon Swing 5 standings—punching his ticket to South Carolina's tartan jacket chase. It was a cinematic sports moment that felt scripted—especially for fans who'd just seen Woodland's journey chronicled in the most poignant episode of the current season of Full Swing. The 2019 U.S. Open champion and this year's recipient of the PGA Tour's Courage Award underwent a craniotomy in September of 2023, to remove a lesion pressing on the part of his brain that controls fear and anxiety. He returned to competition just four months later. But with a portion of the tumor still resting on his amygdala—and daily medication to manage its effects—Woodland spent the 2024 season navigating a new normal — one that proved to be the most challenging of his career. He played in 26 events last year, missed 11 cuts and had only one top 10 showing—finishing 9th at the Shriner's Children's Open in the Fall. This season, Woodland has steadily regained his confidence—opening the year with three top-25 finishes before taking things to the next level with his rousing runner-up performance at the Texas Children's Houston Open. The 'confidence' piece of the puzzle was what lagged the longest during his comeback—both finding it and believing that it would stick around. 'I was putting a couple days after surgery and I was able to swing after four or five,' Woodland said. 'But trusting that one, I'm ok; two, that I'm going to be able to get through the day—and that I'm back, more than anything [that took time] .' The turn of events in Houston certainly made him a big fan of the Aon Swing 5, the mechanism that proved pivotal in that resurgence, offering a clear pathway back into the PGA Tour's highest-profile events. 'I think it's amazing,' Woodland said. 'These elevated events are a massive deal for what we're doing out here—for qualification, for everything. If you have a rough year or you're coming back from something like I'm coming off, having an opportunity each week to play your way in is a massive deal. It was brilliant on the Tour's part to come up with the Aon Swing 5 and give everyone in the field the same opportunity.' Now, with momentum on his side, Woodland hopes his return to contention can be a springboard to dream even bigger. 'I want to be the best. I have that opportunity to come out here and play—to never give up and be a role model for my children. Hard times are going to happen in your life. Nobody is protected from hard times. But that doesn't mean you can't fight through them. You can believe in yourself and that is something that I'm trying to do every day—to show my kids the sky is the limit. You can dream anything you want, give it everything you have, work your tail off and good things will happen.' Woodland is tremendously proud to have earned his way into Harbour Town—not simply being granted a spot—has added heft to the achievement. 'I've been blessed with some exemptions into a couple of these signature events' he said, 'but to really feel like you showed up and played your way in—that builds momentum. You have to play well to do that, and that gives you confidence. So, to ride that into a great golf course this week, I'm very excited.' Woodland is paired with Daniel Berger for today's opening round of the RBC Heritage. They tee off at 11 a.m. ET.
South China Morning Post
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Min Woo Lee, the rising golf star on FaceTime with Justin Bieber? From Gen Z humour to becoming the game's ‘first cult hero of the TikTok era' … and what his ‘let him cook' catchphrase means
Congratulating golfer Min Woo Lee for landing his first PGA Tour title last weekend, Bieber shared a screenshot of him and Lee on FaceTime after the win at the Houston Open. Justin Bieber and Min Woo Lee on FaceTime after the golfer's Houston Open win. Photo: @justinbieber/Instagram Advertisement 'Congrats @minwoo27lee,' Bieber captioned his story. Lee reposted it on his own Instagram account, sharing the interaction with the caption 'J frickin B'. The Sorry singer has been worrying fans recently with his sudden erratic behaviour on social media: Bieber has regularly been posting incoherent messages on Instagram. It was also reported that Hailey Bieber briefly unfollowed her husband on Instagram, amid rumours of an impending split, concerning fans of the long-time couple. But the former model took to TikTok soon after to clarify that she did not unfollow her husband, writing: 'It's a glitch. Didn't unfollow him. Hope this helps!' The 'glitch' was apparently owing to Bieber's briefly deactivating and reactivating his account, causing it to seem as if Hailey had removed her husband from her 'following' list, reported Page Six. Recently, Bieber had a similar mishap when he unfollowed his wife on Instagram, later claiming his account had been hacked. Min Woo Lee celebrates after winning the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025. /AFP While the Biebers sort out their supposed 'marital woes', here's a look at Justin Bieber's new golfer friend, Min Woo Lee.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Texas Children's Houston Open 2025: TV Schedule Today, How to Watch, Stream All the PGA Tour Golf From Anywhere
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. Texas Children's Houston Open 2025: TV Schedule Today, How to Watch, Stream All the PGA Tour Golf From Anywhere Twenty of the world's top 50 players will be turning out at the Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston from Thursday, with a cool $9.1 million up for grabs. Keep reading to find out the best live TV streaming services you can use to watch each day of the tournament live wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they're not available where you are. Last year's event saw Stephan Jaeger win his first PGA Tour title on the 135th attempt, with the German star carding nine straight pars on the back nine to fend off a challenge from Scottie Scheffler. Advertisement Jaeger and current world No. 1 Scheffler are both among the hopefuls for this year's tournament, with current world No. 2 and recent Players Championship winner Rory McIlroy heavily tipped to continue his recent good form. A superb chipping and putting performance helped fired Stephan Jaeger to victory at last year's Houston Open. What is the US TV schedule for the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025? Linear TV coverage of the Texas Children's Houston Open in the US is on The Golf Channel and NBC. That means you'll also be able to livestream both networks' feeds via NBC's online service Peacock. For more comprehensive coverage, streaming service ESPN Plus offers extended PGA Tour Live access, offering marquee groups, featured groups, featured holes and the main action feeds. Advertisement Here's the full TV schedule (all times ET): Thursday and Friday Golf Channel: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. ESPN Plus: 8:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Golf Channel, Peacock: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. NBC, Peacock: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. ESPN Plus: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. How to watch the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 online from anywhere using a VPN If you're traveling abroad and want to watch this tournament, a VPN can enhance your privacy and security while streaming. By encrypting your internet traffic, a VPN prevents your provider from throttling your connection and adds protection when using public Wi-Fi, keeping your devices and login credentials secure. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and are commonly used for online privacy and security. However, some streaming platforms may restrict VPN usage for accessing region-specific content. Before using one, review the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. Advertisement If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's setup instructions carefully to maintain a secure connection. Be aware that some streaming services may detect and block VPN traffic, so confirming whether your subscription permits VPN use is advisable. ExpressVPN ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month. Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. Advertisement See at ExpressVPN Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now. Livestream the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 in the US Linear TV coverage in the US is on The Golf Channel and NBC, while streaming service Peacock also boasts NBC's coverage of the entire tournament. For more comprehensive coverage, PGA Tour Live streaming coverage takes place Thursday through to Sunday on ESPN Plus, offering main action feeds, marquee groups, featured groups and featured hole coverage. ESPN Plus ESPN's standalone streaming service costs $12 a month or $120 for an annual subscription. Read our ESPN Plus review. Advertisement See at ESPN Peacock Peacock offers two Premium plans, and after the recent price increases, the ad-supported Premium plan costs $8 a month and the ad-free Premium Plus plan is $14 a month. See at Peacock Four of the major live TV streaming services offer the Golf Channel. YouTube TV YouTube TV costs $83 a month and includes the Golf Channel. See at YouTube TV Hulu with Live TV Hulu with Live TV costs $83 a month and includes the Golf Channel. Click the "View channels in your area" link on its welcome page to see which local channels are offered in your ZIP code. See at Hulu with Live TV Fubo Fubo's Essential plan now costs $85 a month and includes the Golf Channel. Click here to see which local channels you get. Advertisement See at Fubo DirecTV Stream DirecTV Stream's new MySports package is priced at $85 a month and includes the Golf Channel alongside an ESPN Plus subscription. See at DirecTV Stream Livestream the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 in the UK Golf fans in the UK can watch the tournament live on Sky Sports. The tournament will be broadcast across its Sky Sports Golf and Main Events channels, with further coverage on its Red Button service. Now Viewers in the UK will be able to watch the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 on Sky Sports Golf, with extensive coverage of each day's play. Subscribers can also stream the action via the Sky Go app. Sky subsidiary Now (formerly Now TV) offers streaming access to Sky Sports channels with a Now Sports membership. You can get a day of access for £15 (perhaps just for the final round) or sign up for a monthly plan from £35 a month to watch all four days of the tournament. Advertisement See at Now Livestream the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 in Australia The Houston Open can be watched Down Under on Fox Sports via Foxtel. If you're not a Fox subscriber, your best option is to sign up for streaming service Kayo Sports. Kayo Sports A Kayo Sports subscription starts at AU$25 a month and lets you stream on one screen, while its Premium tier costs AU$40 a month for simultaneous viewing on up to three devices. The service gives you access to a wide range of sports, including F1, NRL, NFL, NHL and MLB, and there are no lock-in contracts. Better still, if you're a new customer, you can take advantage of a one-week Kayo Sports free trial. Advertisement See at Kayo Sports Stream the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 in Canada Live coverage of the weekend's action at the 2025 Texas Children's Houston Open will be available to watch in Canada via TSN Plus, with coverage starting at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday. TSN Plus TSN Plus boasts exclusive coverage of NFL games, F1, Nascar and Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Ideal for cord-cutters, the service is priced at CA$20 a month or CA$200 a year. See at TSN Quick tips for streaming the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 using a VPN
