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Nicolai Højgaard's Masterclass: Eight Birdies and an Eagle Propel 63-Stroke Third Round at Texas Children's Houston Open

Texas Children's Houston Open · Round 3 · Mar 30, 2026 · 14min

Total

+9.7

OTT

+4.9

APP

+3.8

ATG

+0.7

PUTT

+0.3

Danish prodigy Nicolai Højgaard delivered a spectacular third round at the Texas Children's Houston Open, carding a -7 (63) with eight birdies and one eagle. His commanding Strokes Gained total of 9.7 showcases exceptional shot-making across the layout. Despite a rare double bogey, Højgaard's scoring prowess and precision iron play dominated the PGA Tour course.
HOLE 1Par 4 · 430 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: -0.32
280 ydsRemaining: 150 yds

Drive drifts right off tee. Adequate length but poor positioning.

6-IronShot 2
SG: -0.24
145 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

Second shot falls short of green. Challenging chip awaits.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: -0.16
5 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Chip runs past the pin. Poor distance control.

PutterShot 4
SG: -0.08
8 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Missed putt seals the bogey. SG of -0.8 reflects early round struggles.

Hole SG Total:-0.8
HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.79
295 ydsRemaining: 245 yds

Powerful drive on par-5. Ideal positioning for aggressive approach.

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.66
240 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

Magnificent fairway wood reaches eagle range. Perfect setup.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.52
5 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Eagle putt finds the cup. Dominant SG of +2.62 shows excellence.

Hole SG Total:+2.0
HOLE 3Par 3 · 180 ydsDouble Bogey
1
2
3
6-IronShot 1
SG: -1.07
178 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Tee shot flies over the green. Critical distance miscalculation.

Pitching WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.49
8 ydsRemaining: 12 yds

Chip shot miss leads to trouble. Compounding errors.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.39
12 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Missed putt seals double bogey. Worst SG of the round at -1.95.

Hole SG Total:-2.0
HOLE 5Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
290 ydsRemaining: 140 yds

Straight drive from tee. Perfect positioning for approach.

7-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
138 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Iron shot nestles near the pin. Birdie in sight.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Short putt drops for birdie. SG of +1.2 reflects efficiency.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
288 ydsRemaining: 142 yds

Drive splits the fairway. Excellent position for approach shot.

7-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
140 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Iron shot tracks toward pin. Clean and confident approach.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Putt drops for another birdie. Consecutive gains with SG +1.2.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
298 ydsRemaining: 242 yds

Strong drive on par-5. Multiple options for second shot.

5-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
235 ydsRemaining: 7 yds

Fairway wood finds green fringe. Birdie setup achieved.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.12
7 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Putt finds the cup for birdie. SG of +0.62 shows solid execution.

Hole SG Total:+0.5
HOLE 9Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Drive draws right. Excellent angle for approach shot.

7-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
142 ydsRemaining: 1 yd

Iron shot locks onto pin. Birdie virtually assured.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
1 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Tap-in birdie. SG of +1.2 adds to dominant stretch.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
292 ydsRemaining: 138 yds

Straight drive splits fairway. Ideal setup for iron approach.

7-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
136 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Iron shot positions near pin. Birdie chance emerges.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Putt drops for birdie. SG of +1.2 continues hot streak.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
300 ydsRemaining: 240 yds

Perfect drive on par-5. Excellent position for birdie push.

5-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
238 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Fairway wood reaches green. Birdie virtually guaranteed.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.12
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Putt drops for final birdie. SG of +0.62 caps brilliant -7 round.

Hole SG Total:+0.5
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