Texas Open Set for Exciting Finish

After two rain-soaked days, we are set to witness 36 holes on the final day of competition to decide the winner of the Texas Open. There is a four-way tie at the top of the leaderboard between James Nitties, Matt Jones, Jimmy Walker and Brett Wetterich who are all at 7 under par for the first two rounds.

Two time winner this year, Ernie Els, is two shots back after a bogey-free 5 under day, and looms as a huge chance to extend his lead in the FedEx Cup standings. The big South African is wary of how tough the long final day will be but spoke confidently to the media after his round, "it's going to be a long day but I'll be up for it".


Precise drone play has been required to navigate the rain-soaked Greg Norman layout that has been critisized by many players this week. The weather bureau has predicted a high 40 percent chance of play tomorrow and tournament organisers may be forced to extend the tournament to Monday for fear of dangerous storm clouds and lightening.

Former U.S. Masters champion Zach Johnson is the two-time defending champion of the Texas Open but shot a woeful first round 80, never recovered and missed the cut by three shots despite a second round 68.

Despite a lack of many big names at this years tournament, a logjam at the top of the leaderboard makes for an exciting final day where it is anyone's tournament.