Stenson started the final round of the Shell Houston Open one shot off the lead, and he took sole possession of the top spot after a birdie on No. 13. But the Swede bogeyed the next hole, then watched as Jim Herman chipped in on No. 16 to vault past him.
Stenson was unable to answer, and after his 12-foot birdie attempt on No. 18 slid past the right edge, he tapped in for a closing 68 that left him one shot behind Herman.
“All the credit to Jimmy. He did really well,” Stenson said.