Overview

• The 2025 Valero Texas Open begins April 3 at TPC San Antonio, offering the last opportunity for players to qualify for the Masters Tournament.
• Defending champion Akshay Bhatia returns, aiming to repeat his 2024 success, alongside top-ranked Ludvig Aberg and other notable participants like Tommy Fleetwood and Jordan Spieth.
• The event features a $9.5 million prize purse, with $1.71 million awarded to the winner, and a field of 153 players reduced to the top 65 and ties after two rounds.
• Rickie Fowler highlights the group of players vying for a Masters spot, as he seeks to end a challenging period in his career with a win at TPC San Antonio.
• Notable absences include Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Xander Schauffele, who are skipping the event to focus on their preparations for Augusta National.