PGA Tour Brunch | Valero Texas Open
PGA Tour Brunch's First Round Preview of '26 Texas Open
NOTE: First round tee-off times are delayed because of the threat of lightning in the TPC San Antonio area.
By TERRY LYONS, Editor Digital Sports Desk
SAN ANTONIO - The 2026 Valero Texas Open tees-off today at TPC San Antonio.
This Week’s Field Features:
Five past champions: Jimmy Walker (2015), Charley Hoffman (2016), Jordan Spieth (2021), J.J. Spaun (2022), Brian Harman (2025)
Three players who finished inside the Top 10 at last week’s Texas Children’s Houston Open: Johnny Keefer (T3), Sudarshan Yellamaraju (T6), Bronson Burgoon (T10)
Sponsor exemptions: Ryan Palmer, Brandt Snedeker, Camilo Villeags, Jimmy Walker
Section Champion: Austin Wylie
The Valero Texas Open is the fourth and final tournament that counts toward the Aon Swing 5 for the next Signature Event, which is the RBC Heritage (April 16-19).
The top five players who earn the most FedExCup points at the Puerto Rico Open, Valspar Championship, Texas Children’s Houston Open and Valero Texas Open will qualify for the RBC Heritage.
The Aon Swing 5 entering the Valero Texas Open:
1 David Lipsky 310.578
2 Chandler Blanchet 207.063
3 Jordan Smith 200.875
4 Johnny Keefer 162.500
5 Marco Penge 115.000
NOTE: In other news, Tiger Woods announced he will be seeking treatment overseas and will not captain the USA Ryder Cup team in 2027. (See clips below).
Valero Texas Open | Tournament Facts
COURSE: TPC San Antonio
YARDS/PAR: 7,438 yards/Par 72
ARCHITECTS: Pete Dye/Greg Norman
PRIZE Money - Purse: $9,800,000/Winner: $1,764,000
DEFENDING CHAMPION: Brian Harmon
PAST RESULTS: (link)
FEDEx CUP: Points to Winner: 500
TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW: (link)
SOCIAL MEDIA: #PGATour #FedExCup @valerotxopen
Valero Texas Open | The Basics
The Tee Times at TPC San Antonio will run from 8:30am (ET) to 3:30pm (ET) today and Friday.
Weather: Today’s forecast is for mostly sunny skies but a 40% chance of rain throughout the day. Temps reaching a scorching 86-degrees with winds blowing at 14 mph. Heavy rains expected Saturday.
Tournament Hub: (link)
FedEx Cup Info: (link)
PGA Tour Brunch will post before 8:00am (EDT) on Friday.
How to Watch | Valero Texas Open
Thursday, April 2, 2026 (All Times Eastern Daylight)
8:30am - 7:00pm - ESPN+Streaming
1:00pm - 7:00pm - PGA Tour Radio on Sirius XM or Online
4:00 - 7:00pm - Golf Channel and Peacock Network
Valero Texas Open | Field/Updates, Tee Times and Leaderboard
The Field: (link)
Updates:
Friday. March 27
Ryan Gerard WD / Matt Kuchar IN
Saturday, March 28
Isaiah Salinda WD / Justin Lower IN
Aaron Wise WD / Taylor Moore IN
Sunday, March 29
Bronson Burgoon IN (top 10 previous event)
Ryan Palmer IN (unrestricted sponsor exemption)
Monday, March 30
Pierceson Coody WD / Taylor Moore IN
Nicolai Højgaard WD / Joel Dahmen IN
Matti Schmid WD / Sam Ryder IN
Gary Woodland WD / Jackson Suber IN
Nick Hardy IN (open qualifier)
Charlie Crockett IN (open qualifier)
Tuesday, March 31
Daniel Berger WD / Lanto Griffin IN
Collin Morikawa WD / Frankie Capan III IN
David Lipsky WD / Carson Young IN
Ricky Castillo WD / Chan Kim IN
Tee Times: (link)
Tournament Leaderboard: (link)
Last Year’s Leaderboard: (PGATourCom)
Last Week’s Leaderboard: (PGATourCom)
What They’re Saying
Power Rankings for Texas Open (PGATourCom)
What’s On the Line (Yahoo)
Morikawa Withdraws (CBS Sports HQ)
How to Watch today - Valero Texas Open (PGATourCom)
Sports Gambling, Daily Fantasy & Industry News
Expert Picks for Texas Open - (PGATourCom)
Sleeper Picks (PGATourCom)
Tiger Woods to Head Overseas for Treatment (ESPN)
Tiger Won’t Captain USA in ‘27 (ESPN)
On This Day in Golf History
April 2, 1959 - A nineteen-year old Jack Nicklaus teed-it-up for the first time at The Masters and shot an opening round (76). He followed-up with a second-round (74) and missed the cut by a stroke. - Courtesy of Randy Walker, Author of On This Day in Golf History, available via Amazon.com and by clicking HERE
Parting Putt
Outpouring of Support for Gary Woodland in Victory:
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