The PGA Tour this week features the 2026 Valero Texas Open starting on Thursday at TPC San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas.
My PGA Tour field ranking for Valero Texas Open looks at the top 10 players in this 132-player field that brings together the best in the world for the last of two Texas events before the Masters.
The Valero Texas Open is an event that has drawn a decent field since moving to this pre-Masters slot, with one last Masters spot on the line. This is a different kind of test that favors ballstrikers than last week, with more land movement and quirkier holes designed by Greg Norman.
Just a reminder that I make my expert picks looking at all fantasy leagues and formats. Whether you're playing in a fantasy golf leagues, betting on golf, or competing in a DFS (DraftKings, FanDuel) event, our picks highlight the top PGA Tour golfers to watch this week from our 2026 Valero Texas Open rankings.
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2026 Valero Texas Open expert picks and rankings
1. Tommy Fleetwood: Fleetwood is a great ballstriker, and he's looking for a little tune-up before the Masters. He should feel comfortable this week.
2. Collin Morikawa: Morikawa is the kind of ballstriker that should fare very well here, though he's not typically a guy looking to play a pre-Masters event.
3. Ludvig Aberg: Aberg couldn't finish the job at The Players, but the game has been going in the right direction for a month now.
4. Russell Henley: Henley has actually played really well this year, but he hasn't really stood out (even to me). Expect another strong performance.
5. Robert MacIntyre: Bobby Mac finished fourth at The Players, which isn't necessarily a great indicator for the year, but it's his first start of the year inside the top 20.
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6. Jordan Spieth: Spieth is so much more fun when you have to consider him a threat to win, and he's been in the top 15 in three of his last four starts.
7. Si Woo Kim: Si Woo hasn't been as good since the West Coast Swing, but this is the kind of course that should line up with his game.
8. Nicolai Hojgaard: Hojgaard is in the Masters now, so he can play a little more relaxed, and that might help him keep the momentum from last week.
9. Keith Mitchell: Mitchell played well on Sunday (and overall) in Houston, and this is a golf course where he has played very well over the years.
10. Gary Woodland: Woodland's win in Houston is so popular, and this might be great for him to feel like the work he's putting into his game and his mental health can lead to even bigger things.
