HOUSTON – Stephan Jager made nine consecutive pars on the back nine and held off a crowded field of contenders to win the Houston Open for his first career PGA Tour victory on March 31 at Memorial Park Golf Course.

The 34-year-old from Germany had won on the Korn Ferry Tour six times, but he earned his breakthrough PGA victory by shooting a final-round, three-under 67 to card a 12-under 268 for the week.