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Nicolai Højgaard Blazes to -8 (62) at Houston Open: Two Eagles Light Up PGA Tour Course

Texas Children's Houston Open · Round 2 · Mar 30, 2026 · 15min

Total

+10.7

OTT

+4.8

APP

+4.3

ATG

+0.7

PUTT

+0.9

Danish phenom Nicolai Højgaard delivered a scintillating Round 2 performance at the Texas Children's Houston Open, carding a bogey-free 62 with seven birdies and two eagles. His aggressive ball-striking and exceptional short game, evidenced by an estimated SG Total of 10.7, positioned him among the tournament leaders heading into the weekend.

HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.49

295 ydsRemaining: 245 yds

Confident driver finds the center of the fairway at 295 yards, setting up an aggressive approach.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.65

215 ydsRemaining: 30 yds

3-wood pierces the wind and settles 30 yards from pin on the green edge.

Lob WedgeShot 3

SG: +0.49

28 ydsRemaining: 0 yds (Holed)

Brilliant chip-in from 28 yards! Højgaard's touch and confidence shine through perfectly.

Hole SG Total:+1.6

HOLE 5Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

288 ydsRemaining: 142 yds

Driver splits the fairway on the right side, leaving a manageable 142-yard approach.

9-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

137 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

9-iron pins to 5 feet just past the hole, leaving a makeable birdie putt.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

5 ydsRemaining: 0 yds (Holed)

Smooth stroke finds the cup. Birdie confirmed with strong SG advantage.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

290 ydsRemaining: 140 yds

Solid drive maintains fairway position with 140 yards remaining to the pin.

8-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

135 ydsRemaining: 8 yds

8-iron lands close to the pin, setting up another easy birdie opportunity.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

8 ydsRemaining: 0 yds (Holed)

Confident putt drops for birdie. Momentum surges as Højgaard strikes form.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.15

280 ydsRemaining: 260 yds

Driver leaves 260 yards to the pin, requiring a strategic long second shot.

5-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.22

238 ydsRemaining: 22 yds

5-wood advances to within 22 yards of the pin on the green front.

Pitch WedgeShot 3

SG: +0.12

20 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Pitch wedge stops within 2 yards, guaranteeing a birdie putt.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.12

2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds (Holed)

Short putt secures birdie on the par 5. Scoring spree continues steadily.

Hole SG Total:+0.6

HOLE 9Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

293 ydsRemaining: 137 yds

Driver bombs down the fairway at 293 yards, leaving a short iron approach.

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

132 ydsRemaining: 7 yds

7-iron draws to within 7 yards of the pin, the perfect birdie setup.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

7 ydsRemaining: 0 yds (Holed)

Putt finds the cup for the fifth birdie on the front nine.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Back nine starts strong with a 285-yard drive to the right side.

8-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

140 ydsRemaining: 6 yds

8-iron settles 6 feet from the pin, another short birdie putt incoming.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

6 ydsRemaining: 0 yds (Holed)

Confidence shines as the birdie putt drops. Six birdies through 11 holes.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 12Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey

6-IronShot 1

SG: -0.52

175 ydsRemaining: 12 yds

6-iron comes up slightly short right of the pin. First trouble spot of the day.

Pitch WedgeShot 2

SG: -0.24

11 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Pitch wedge advances to 2 yards, leaving a tricky par putt.

PutterShot 3

SG: -0.19

2 ydsRemaining: 1 yd

Par putt misses. Bogey breaks the perfect streak. SG: -0.95

PutterShot 4

SG: 0

1 ydsRemaining: 0 yds (Holed)

Tap-in for the bogey. First blemish on an otherwise pristine card.

Hole SG Total:-0.9

HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.79

298 ydsRemaining: 242 yds

Powerful 298-yard drive sets up an aggressive approach to the par 5.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.66

236 ydsRemaining: 0 yds (Holed)

3-wood soars onto the green and rolls directly into the hole! Sensational eagle!

Hole SG Total:+1.5

HOLE 16Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey

5-IronShot 1

SG: -0.52

172 ydsRemaining: 15 yds

5-iron drifts left into the rough. Another birdie opportunity slips away.

Pitch WedgeShot 2

SG: -0.24

13 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Pitch wedge chips to 3 feet. Par putt is critical to momentum.

PutterShot 3

SG: -0.19

3 ydsRemaining: 1 yd

Par putt rims the cup. Second bogey of the round. SG: -0.95

PutterShot 4

SG: 0

1 ydsRemaining: 0 yds (Holed)

Tap-in concedes the second bogey of Round 2.

Hole SG Total:-0.9

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