Carlos Ortiz wins LIV Golf Houston for 1st victory on the Saudi-funded league


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HUMBLE, Texas — Carlos Ortiz won LIV Golf Houston on Sunday for his first victory on the Saudi-funded league and second big win in the Houston area. Ortiz closed with a 5-under 67 to beat Adrian Meronk by a stroke at the Golf Club of Houston. The Mexican player won the 2020 Houston Open at Memorial Park for his lone PGA Tour title. Part of a four-way tie for the lead entering the day, the 33-year-old Ortiz finished at 15-under 201. Meronk shot a 68 to help Cleeks GC win the team title. The German joined LIV Golf this year.

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