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Big names tee up for Texas Children's Houston Open golf tournament

For over seven decades, the Texas Children’s Houston Open has been a cornerstone event in the world of professional golf. But beyond the fairways and greens, this PGA TOUR tournament stands as a beacon of philanthropy, making a lasting impact on the community through its charitable efforts.

The details
Taking place March 27-March 30 at Memorial Park Golf Course, this year’s Texas Children’s Houston Open promises thrilling competition and an enhanced fan experience. Spectators will have the chance to witness elite golfers battle for supremacy while enjoying a variety of ticketing options.

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The Venue Hopper pass is an excellent choice for those looking to elevate their tournament experience. This pass grants access to two exclusive venues strategically positioned at the most exciting holes on the course. Ticket holders can enjoy all-inclusive food, non-alcoholic beverages, and full-service bars where alcoholic beverages are available for an additional charge. The featured venues include:

Chord Energy Club – 15th Green: Known as the “loudest hole in Texas,” this venue offers a vibrant atmosphere with raised patio seating, multiple bars, and lots of food areas. Positioned just left of the challenging Par 3, it is a prime spot to watch key moments unfold.
Michelob Ultra Club – 16th Green: A double-decker venue located on the right of the green on the Par 5 16th hole, providing fans with an incredible view of golfers attempting to reach the peninsula-shaped green in two strokes or strategically laying up.

For those who prefer a more traditional golf experience, General Admission tickets provide access to all public areas of the course, allowing fans to follow their favorite players or settle into a prime viewing spot. There's also a fantastic perk for families: Children 15 and under attend for free!

Plan your parking in advance here.

A star-studded lineup
The Texas Children’s Houston Open is set to feature an incredible roster of world-class golfers, including Scottie Scheffler (World No. 1), Rory McIlroy (World No. 2), Wyndham Clark (World No. 7), Matt Fitzpatrick (past U.S. Open champion), Tony Finau (past champion and World No. 26), Nick Dunlap (Rookie of the Year), and fan favorite Rickie Fowler.

With such an elite field, fans can expect top-level play and unforgettable moments on the course. See the course map here.

A tournament that gives back
One of the defining aspects of the Texas Children’s Houston Open is its commitment to giving back. The tournament directly benefits a variety of causes, making a profound impact on the community. Through its charitable initiatives, the event supports educational programming for schools, scholarships for inner-city youth, financial aid for parents of children with life-limiting conditions, and improvements to golf courses for public enjoyment.

A significant highlight of the tournament’s philanthropic efforts is the “Birdies for Charity” program. This initiative allows donors to contribute and designate their donations to specific causes, ensuring that funds are directed where they are most needed.

The event also proudly partners with the Houston Astros, further strengthening its community outreach and impact.

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It's a star-studded lineup.

For the fans
Throughout the tournament, fans can look forward to exciting giveaways:

Friday, March 28: First 2,500 fans receive a Cadence Bank bucket hat
Saturday, March 29: First 2,500 fans receive a Texas Children’s Hospital cooling towel

Additionally, fans can enjoy live music after the trophy ceremony on Sunday, March 31, with Adrian Michael and the Greenway Band closing out the event in style.

Join the excitement
Whether you’re a die-hard golf fan or just looking for a fun and philanthropic way to spend a weekend, the Texas Children’s Houston Open — with its thrilling competition, premier hospitality, and a strong commitment to charitable giving — is the place to be.

Secure your tickets today and be part of a tournament that combines world-class golf with community impact.

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Movie Review

Margot Robbie ignites provocative new take on Wuthering Heights

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Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights.

Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel Wuthering Heights is one of those classic books assigned in high school English classes, and it has received a number of film adaptations over the years — each of which differ in numerous ways from the source material. Purists won’t receive any reprieve from Emerald Fennell’s 2026 adaptation, with a title that is stylized as "Wuthering Heights” for good reason.

Cathy (played as an adult by Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi) have known each other their entire lives, with Cathy’s alcoholic and inveterate gambler father (Martin Clunes) taking in Heathcliff on a whim when he was a boy. The two bond as they grow up together, although Cathy always seems to have an eye on moving up in society from their relatively impoverished lifestyle.

Cathy finally gets her wish when the rich Linton familyled by Edgar (Shazad Latif), moves in down the road, Despite discovering she has feelings for the now grown-up Heathcliff, Cathy sees Edgar as her way out and agrees to marry him. A scorned Heathcliff flees, returning years later as mysteriously wealthy. His reappearance ignites something in Cathy’s soul, and the two engage in a perhaps unwise affair.

Fennell (Promising Young Woman, Saltburn) infuses the dusty material with an energy that’s not typically present in stories set in this particular time and place. Aside from the occasional Charli XCX song (the singer created a whole concept album for the film), the film looks and feels like a period piece, albeit one that doesn’t get bogged down in the drudgery that can sometimes come from films set in the distant past.

Much of that has to do with the lust the filmmaker puts into the story. Even if you’re not familiar with Brontë’s book, you can rest assured that Fennell has strayed far from the text, giving Cathy and Heathcliff thoughts and actions unthinkable in the 19th century. Fennell plays with expectations by opening the film with audio featuring creaking noises and a man grunting, conjuring up a situation far different than what is actually happening, and she also makes liberal use of rain, sweat, and tears to make the actors enticing.

What she can’t do, however, is make the two lead characters compelling. Cathy is a striver who never seems to know what she wants out of life, and Heathcliff goes from a bore to a brute over the course of the film, with no clear indication that he likes anybody, much less Cathy. Anyone expecting some kind of grand romance will be disappointed as Fennell is much more interested in making the film weird, like having the walls of Cathy’s room look like her skin, complete with freckles.

Robbie and Elordi do well enough with the material, and it’s clear that both of them are committed to bringing Fennell’s vision to life. Their styles tend to balance each other out, and if the story had been committed to their characters’ relationship, they might be lauded for their chemistry. In the end, though, the supporting actors feel more interesting, including ones played by Hong Chau, Alison Miller, and Clunes.

This version of Wuthering Heights should never be construed as an alternative to reading the book for any high schoolers out there. While Fennell makes the film interesting with her technical filmmaking choices, the story never finds its footing as it fails to sell the one thing that it seems to promise.

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Wuthering Heights opens in theaters on February 13.

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