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2025 Valero Texas Open Tees Off as Final Masters Qualifier

Defending champion Akshay Bhatia returns to TPC San Antonio alongside top contenders aiming for a coveted Masters spot.

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Akshay Bhatia of the United States poses with the trophy after winning the Valero Texas Open on the 18th hole of the first playoff during the final round of the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio on April 07, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Overview

  • The 2025 Valero Texas Open begins April 3 at the Oaks Course, offering a $9.5 million purse and the last chance for players to qualify for the Masters.
  • Defending champion Akshay Bhatia, already qualified for the Masters, is using the tournament as preparation for Augusta National while seeking a rare back-to-back win.
  • Top-ranked participants include Ludvig Aberg, Tommy Fleetwood, and Patrick Cantlay, while notable absences include Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, who are focusing on Masters preparations.
  • The tournament format includes a cut after two rounds, reducing the field from 153 players to the top 65 and ties for the weekend rounds.
  • Players will face challenging weather conditions, with hot and humid days forecasted for Thursday and Friday, followed by thunderstorms expected on Saturday.