Jaeger denies Scheffler a 3rd straight win. Nelly Korda makes it 3 in a row on LPGA

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HOUSTON (AP) — Stephan Jaeger won his first PGA Tour event in his 135th attempt, closing with nine straight pars for a 3-under 67 and avoiding a playoff when Scottie Scheffler missed a 5-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday in the Houston Open.

Stephan Jaeger kisses the trophy as he poses for photos during ceremonies after his win in the final round of the Houston Open golf tournament Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Houston. Stephan Jaeger, left, and Scottie Scheffler shake hands after finishing their round on the 18th green during the final round of the Houston Open golf tournament Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Houston.

Jaeger, a 34-year-old German who came to high school in Tennessee when he was 16, earned his first trip to the Masters with the victory. He also is in the remaining four $20 million signature events this season.GILBERT, Ariz. — Top-ranked Nelly Korda became the first LPGA Tour player in eight years to win three straight starts, closing with a 7-under 65 on a soggy Sunday for a two-shot victory in the Ford Championship.

Nakajima had a two-shot lead to start the final round at DLF Golf and Country Club and made four birdies in the opening eight holes. That stretched his lead to nine shots, and then it was only a matter of finishing. He shot 40 on the back nine and still won by four for his first European tour title. He finished at 17-under 271.

 

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