Richard Dean

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Nick Maccario and Will Davenport win Champions Cup Invitational

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Richard Dean

In resounding fashion, the team of Nick Maccario and Will Davenport won the 57th edition of the Champions Cup Invitational by 8 shots on Sunday at Champions Golf Club. The winners dominated the 72-hole tournament played in challenging weather conditions. Maccario (Waltham, Mass.) and Davenport (Boynton Beach, Fla.) carded a four-day total 20-under par 264 over the Cypress Creek Course. The pair posted rounds of 67-64-64-69.
A record day for Sami Valimaki, good time for Rory McIlroy

3 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Richard Dean

Each round of the Texas Children's Houston Open, Sami Valimaki's score progressively improved. That is saying something since in the third round he fired a 6-under 64. For Sunday's final round, he closed with a course-tying record 8-under 62. His 17 under over four rounds at Memorial Park Golf Course gave him a fourth-place finish, 3 shots behind winner Min Woo Lee. Not bad for someone who began Thursday's opening round at level-par 70. But Sunday was special.
Davis Thompson shooting for another top 10

3 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Richard Dean

Going off in the first grouping of Saturday's third round, Davis Thompson came out firing. At one point he briefly held the lead. The 2024 John Deere Classic winner birdied the first three holes and six on the front, coming in at 29. Over 18 holes he carded nine birdies en route to a 6-under 64. His 10 under is good for a share of 10th entering Sunday's final round of the Texas Children's Houston Open.
Gary Woodland returns to form

3 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Richard Dean

Gary Woodland has been knocking on the door to get his 2025 season up to form. On Friday, he found his groove. Starting his round on the 10th tee, the 2019 U.S. Open winner birdied his final five holes and six of seven to record a 6-under-64. His 7-under total over two rounds has him in position to do some damage over the next two days. Woodland came home with an astounding 29. Article continues below this ad"I needed that," said Woodland, the recipient of the PGA Tour Courage Award last month.
Sam Ryder has strong opening round at 2025 Houston Open

4 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Richard Dean

Sam Ryder said his 2025 season has been good, not great. Although he feels it is on the cusp of greatness. Ryder has made the cut in all eight PGA Tour events he has played this year. That consistency could lead to greater things. Like notching that elusive first win on tour. In Thursday's opening round of the Texas Children's Houston Open, Ryder carded a 4-under 66. At one point Ryder reached 6 under, two clear of the field.
A wet forecast, changes on No. 16 and playing for the Masters

4 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Richard Dean

It would not be a Houston Open if there was not rain on the horizon. The first two days have the highest possibility of showers. Thursday shows a 70% chance. Friday has probability of 80%. The chances of rain drops dramatically on Saturday and Sunday for the final two rounds. At least the temperature will be pleasant. Highs are forecast at 73 and 75 on Thursday and Friday, and 84 and 86 on the weekend. Changes on 16 Only one major change has been made to the course layout for this year's tournament.
Former champ Tony Finau brings fond memories, extra confidence to Houston Open

4 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Richard Dean

An adage in horse racing is horses for courses. Tony Finau seems to fit that description. Winner of the 2022 Texas Children's Houston Open, Finau shared second place a year ago on the Memorial Park Golf Course layout. "I like the look of the golf course," Finau said as he prepares for the 2025 Houston Open, which starts Thursday. "As a golfer, a lot of us are visual players and there's certain golf courses that just look good to our eyes compared to others.
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy headline field for this year's Houston Open

1 month ago | houstonchronicle.com | Richard Dean

Two heavyweights highlight the field for the 2025 Texas Children's Houston Open, set to begin first-round play on Thursday at historic Memorial Park Golf Course. The world's top two-ranked players - Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy - made it official Friday. Another world-ranked player who will be teeing it up in Houston is Wyndham Clark, ranked eighth. Part of the PGA Tour schedule, the Houston Open runs Thursday to Sunday.
David Pierce looks to help reverse Rice baseball's fortunes after lean years

1 month ago | houstonchronicle.com | Richard Dean

Four years ago, Jose Cruz Jr. was named Rice's newest baseball coach. That did not work out as planned. Cruz was dismissed last Thursday, failing to produce a winning record for a program that has reached the highest of highs in college baseball. It did not take long for Rice to find a successor. David Pierce was named head coach on Monday, returning to South Main where he was an assistant to the legendary Wayne Graham from 2003-11.
Texas A&M routs Rice to conclude Astros Foundation College Classic

1 month ago | houstonchronicle.com | Richard Dean

By the time Rice and Texas A&M closed out the 2025 Astros Foundation College Classic on Sunday night, Tennessee had secured the team title. The reigning national champion was the only squad to win all three of its games at Daikin Park. The Owls and the nation's top-ranked Aggies were trying to avoid being the only winless team among the six participants. Texas A&M salvaged its weekend in a good early-season test.