Name: Jake Knapp spins it tight to set up birdie at Houston Open
Uploaded: 2025-03-27T15:14:23.060Z
Duration: 37 s
Description: In the opening round of the 2025 Texas Children's Houston Open, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

In the final round of the 2026 Sony Open, Jake Knapp's 329-yard drive on the 546-yard, par-5 18th hole lands in the left rough, leaving 173 yards to the hole, his 175-yard shot from the rough lands on the right green, 16 feet 1 inch from the hole, his 16-foot putt has left the ball 1 inch from the hole, and he made a one-inch putt for birdie.

Jake Knapp hits 175-yard rough shot to 16 feet, sets up birdie on 18 at Sony Open

In the final round of the 2026 Sony Open, Jake Knapp's 292-yard drive on the 415-yard, par-4 second hole landed in the right fairway, leaving 123 yards to the hole, his 121-yard approach shot landed on the right side of the green, 6 feet 9 inches from the hole, and he made a 6-foot-9-inch putt for birdie.

Jake Knapp hits 121-yard approach to 7 feet, sets up birdie on No. 2 at Sony Open

In the third round of the 2026 Sony Open, Jake Knapp's 313-yard drive on the 435-yard, par-4 16th landed in the left fairway, leaving 115 yards to the hole, his 116-yard approach shot landed on the left side of the green 11 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he made an 11-foot 5-inch putt for birdie.

Jake Knapp hits 116-yard approach to 11 feet, sets up birdie on No. 16 at Sony Open

In the first round of the 2026 Sony Open, Jake Knapp's drive on the 540-yard, par-5 18th hole travels 333 yards and lands in the right fairway, leaving 197 yards to the hole, his 194-yard shot from the fairway lands on the left side of the green, leaving 20 feet 4 inches to the hole, and he made a 20-foot 4-inch putt for eagle.

Jake Knapp drops in 20-foot eagle putt on No. 18 at Sony Open

Prior to the start of the 2025 Grant Thornton Invitational, defending champion Jake Knapp talks about the importance of continuing to showcase women's golf, what he loves about LPGA players' games and the enjoyment of fostering a friendship like the one he has with partner Patty Tavatanakit.

Jake Knapp on what he loves about LPGA players' games

In the final round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-5 3rd hole.

Jake Knapp makes birdie on No. 3 at FedEx St. Jude

In the third round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

Jake Knapp makes birdie on No. 16 at FedEx St. Jude

In the second round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Jake Knapp makes birdie on No. 11 at FedEx St. Jude

In the second round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-5 3rd hole.

Jake Knapp sinks a 20-foot birdie putt at FedEx St. Jude

In the opening round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

Jake Knapp sinks a 21-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at FedEx St. Jude

In the opening round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Jake Knapp makes a 15-foot birdie putt on the par-4 12th hole.

Jake Knapp makes birdie on No. 12 at FedEx St. Jude

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Jake Knapp eagles No. 15, his 6th hole, and shots a 5-under 65, a nine shots improvement over Round 1.

Jake Knapp | Round 2 | Rapid Rounds | Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-5 5th hole.

Jake Knapp's great bunker shot leads to birdie at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-4 4th hole.

Jake Knapp makes birdie on No. 4 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Jake Knapp throws a dart to set up birdie at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Jake Knapp makes eagle on the par-5 15th hole.

Jake Knapp sinks eagle putt at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Jake Knapp makes birdie on No. 13 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Jake Knapp's strong approach leads to birdie at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

Jake Knapp makes birdie on No. 9 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-4 6th hole.

Jake Knapp makes birdie on No. 6 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-5 5th hole.

Jake Knapp makes birdie on No. 5 at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-5 12th hole.

Jake Knapp reaches par-5 12th in two to set up birdie at 3M Open

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-4 11th hole.

Jake Knapp makes birdie on No. 11 at 3M Open

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

Jake Knapp stuffs wedge to set up birdie at 3M Open

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-4 second hole.

Jake Knapp stays in contention with birdie at 3M Open

In the third round of the 2025 3M Open, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Jake Knapp makes birdie on No. 18 at 3M Open

In the third round of the 2025 3M Open, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-4 16th hole.

Jake Knapp joins leaderboard with his birdie on No. 16 at 3M Open

In the third round of the 2025 3M Open, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Jake Knapp makes birdie on No. 15 at 3M Open

In the third round of the 2025 3M Open, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Jake Knapp sinks a 22-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at 3M Open

In the third round of the 2025 3M Open, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-5 12th hole.

Jake Knapp makes birdie on No. 12 at 3M Open

Jake Knapp | Round 2 | Rapid Rounds | 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-3 8th hole.

Jake Knapp makes birdie on No. 8 at 3M Open

In the opening round of the 2025 Texas Children's Houston Open, Jake Knapp makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

Jake Knapp spins it tight to set up birdie at Houston Open

In Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club’s Justin Rose, Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala defeat Jupiter Links' Max Homa, Kevin Kisner and Akshay Bhatia at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: LAGC takes down Jupiter Links, Justin Rose makes league's first albatross

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa pours in a 17-foot birdie putt, then LAGC successfully throws the Hammer to force Jupiter Links' hand. Jupiter Links ultimately did not convert the birdie putt.

Collin Morikawa drains match-clinching putt at TGL

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links throws the Hammer before the par-4 13th hole, then Max Homa makes a birdie to limit LAGC's lead.

Max Homa makes clutch putt for Jupiter Links

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Justin Rose makes his first albatross — and the first albatross of the league — from 225 yards, then celebrates with his team.

Justin Rose holes out electric albatross for LAGC at TGL

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Justin Rose strikes his tee shot on the par-3 seventh hole close. Jupiter Links GC's Max Homa responds with a tee shot that hits the flagstick and almost goes in for the first ace in TGL history.

Justin Rose dials it in, Max Homa responds at TGL

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links Golf Club alternate Akshay Bhatia sticks his tee shot close at the par-3 fifth hole, and his team eventually wins the hole.

Akshay Bhatia throws a dart for Jupiter Links at TGL

Ahead of the 2026 The American Express, world No. 1 and reigning Player of the Year Scottie Scheffler discusses being tournament ready and how preparation and simulation cannot compare to playing 72 holes in events.

Scottie Scheffler on preparing for tournament golf, shaking off rust at The American Express

Prior to the 2026 The American Express, Will Zalatoris discusses his recent rehabilitation from back surgery and how he has adjusted his golf swing to help with the recovery process, the differences this time compared to his first back injury in 2023, and how he has prepared for his return to action on the PGA TOUR.

Will Zalatoris talks recovery from back surgery, return to PGA TOUR 

Watch players face the difficult challenge of hole No. 16's "Monster Bunker" at the PGA WEST Pete Dye Stadium Course over the years at The American Express.

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Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman gives his top five longshots who can make a move this week at The American Express.

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Nineteen-time PGA TOUR Scottie Scheffler has a knack for holing out at just the right time. Check out his best hole-outs of his career that just get longer. 
 

Scottie Scheffler hole-outs but they increasingly get longer

 Scottie Scheffler or the field? Matt Every and Chris Breece give their thoughts on the top matchups this week at the second event of the season, The American Express.

'The Early Card' on 'The Drop' looks at picks for The American Express

South African Christiaan Maas, currently a senior at the University of Texas and ranked No. 2 in the PGA TOUR University Class of 2026, discusses his family's rugby ties, his course management and drawing inspiration from Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth. Also hear from Texas men's golf coach John Fields as he shares his impressions of Maas as a player and leader of his team.

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Prior to the 2026 The American Express, defending champion Sepp Straka reflects on his win at the Pete Dye Stadium Course and his overall successful 2025 season.

Sepp Straka reflects on 2025 win at The American Express

 Follow Sony Open in Hawaii winner Chris Gotterup at Waialae Country Club after he clinches his third TOUR victory.

Chris Gotterup mic'd up after winning Sony Open

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Check the best moments of all time from The American Express, including David Duval's memorable 59 and Arnold Palmer shooting his age at 71. 
 

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Following his two-shot win at the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii, Chris Gotterup talks about claiming his third PGA TOUR victory at Waialae Country Club.