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    Rice player in his first pro tournament

    All eyes on Houston golfer Michael Whitehead, Tiger Woods' replacement in theU.S. Open

    Sarah Rufca
    Jun 16, 2011 | 12:32 pm
    • Michael Whitehead golfing in 2009 for the Rice Owls
    • Whitehead is using support from Rice alums as he plays in the U. S. Open.

     UPDATE: Michael Whitehead shot a 6 over par 77 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Thursday.

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    What a difference a month — and a week — makes for Michael Whitehead.

    A month ago, the 23-year-old Sugar Land native was a senior at Rice University, the captain of the Rice golf team and the Conference USA Golfer of the Year. He won his first collegiate tournament in March after coming in second four times.

    Just over a week ago Whitehead was just short of a trip to the U.S. Open, after a three-way playoff round at the Dallas Athletic Club southwest qualifier left him in third place as the first alternate.

    But today Whitehead is playing in the Open — his first professional tournament — after Tiger Woods withdrew due to knee and Achilles injuries.

    As Woods' replacement, Whitehead has drawn plenty of attention as he headed to Maryland earlier this week to prepare to take on the course at the Congressional Country Club.

    "I've gotten more press this way than if I had just qualified [outright]," he said at a press conference on Tuesday. "You hear people watching me in the gallery whispering, 'He's the guy that replaced Tiger.'"

    Whitehead says he's knows he is no real replacement for the superstar Woods, but that's it's been fun seeing their names together in articles.

    On and off the golf course Whitehead is making the best of his Rice connections. He's staying at an apartment owned by the mother of another Rice alum, and he's brought along former Rice golf coach Drew Scott as his caddy. He's also getting advice on the course from Rice alums Trevor Randolph, the defending Congressional club champion, and Jim Duke, a Congressional member and a volunteer marshal for the tournament.

    "We've dubbed the place the Owls' Nest," Whitehead said. "It's very comfortable to have friendly faces around."

    Regardless of how Whitehead performs, he says he's excited to meet some of the big name players. Plus he's got his wedding in July to look forward to. And since Whitehead has yet to make a dime playing golf, ESPN's Gene Wojciechowski is hoping for a good finish so that he and his bride can move out of his garage apartment:

    "Root for the guy to cash a check!"

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    Soccer Championship

    How to get the first tickets for 2026 FIFA World Cup games in Houston

    Alex Bentley
    Jul 18, 2025 | 11:15 am
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    The application period for the first ticket draw for the FIFA World Cup 26 is set to open on September 10, but football/soccer fans can register now to get their hands on tickets to matches at NRG Stadium in Houston and elsewhere.

    Running June 11-July 29, the 2026 World Cup will feature games in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, marking the first time the international tournament has been played in more than one country since 2002 in South Korea and Japan.

    This is also only the second time the U.S. has hosted the tournament; they hosted it solo in 1994. Mexico has hosted twice before, in 1970 and 1986, while Canada is hosting for the first time ever.

    Most of the games will be played in the U.S., as it features 11 of the 16 match sites, including Houston and Arlington.

    As participants in the tournament — which will number 48 for the first time, going up from 32 — are still being determined, individual game matchups have yet to be set.

    NRG Stadium is scheduled to host seven matches over the course of the tournament. That includes five group stage matches, one in the Round of 32, and one in the Round of 16.

    Fans can go to FIFA.com/tickets to register their interest and create a FIFA ID, the first phase in a multi-part process to get tickets. On September 10, those who are registered can use their IDs to apply for their first chance to buy tickets.

    Although the price of single-game tickets is not yet known, hospitality packages offering premium seats, food & drink, and more amenities can be purchased now, starting at $1,350 per person.

    The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26 is set to take place in December, with teams assigned to specific match schedule fixtures, including venues and kick-off times, shortly thereafter.

    There will be several distinct ticket sales phases all the way to the final match, and each phase may differ in purchasing processes, payment methods, and ticket products; full details on each phase will be released in the coming months.

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