Jaeger wins Houston Open for 1st PGA Tour title. Scheffler's bid for 3 in a row ends on 5-foot putt
Stephan Jaeger of Germany is a PGA Tour winner for the first time and headed to the Masters
By AP News
Published - Mar 31, 2024, 08:30 PM ET
Last Updated - Mar 31, 2024, 08:30 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Stephan Jaeger couldn't have dreamed up a better scenario for his first PGA Tour victory. He played the final 36 holes with the best player in the world, and he won the Houston Open on Sunday to earn his first trip to the Masters.
“It feels amazing,” Jaeger said.
Scottie Scheffler couldn't imagine a tougher way for his March winning streak to end — a clutch shot to 5 feet on the final hole, and a birdie putt he thought was good until he looked up and realized it wasn't.
“I hit two or three really good shots into 18 to give myself a chance and I feel like I made the putt and I looked up and it was breaking off,” Scheffler said. “So a bit disappointing, but Stephan played great this week and he’s a deserving champion.”
