Woodland matched the course record with an 8-under 62 on Sunday, which was his best round on Tour since 2018. He carded seven birdies and an eagle in the final round. He landed his approach at the last within just 2 feet for a tap-in birdie putt to finish the day, which brought him a single stroke off the lead.

Gary Woodland had his best finish on the PGA Tour since returning from brain surgery, finishing T-2 and a shot behind Min Woo Lee.

Gary Woodland, who won the U.S. Open in 2019, birdied six of his final seven holes to get into contention for the weekend at the Houston Open.