Brandt Snedeker Disappointed After Valspar Championship Collapse

The nine-time PGA Tour winner opened up about his struggles on the final day of the tournament.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:37am

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Brandt Snedeker was in contention to win the Valspar Championship on Sunday, but he ultimately struggled down the stretch and finished tied for 18th place. Snedeker was brutally honest about his disappointment, saying "It's frustrating, it sucks and all the good stuff this week kind of feels like I threw it away today." The 45-year-old golfer acknowledged that his focus has been split this year as he prepares to captain Team USA in the upcoming Presidents Cup.

Why it matters

Snedeker's collapse at the Valspar Championship is a setback in his quest to end an eight-year winless drought on the PGA Tour. As he takes on the role of Presidents Cup captain, Snedeker will need to balance his playing career with his leadership duties, which he admits has been a challenge.

The details

Snedeker was tied for the lead heading into the final round at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course, but he struggled mightily on the back nine, including missing easy birdie opportunities on the 10th and 11th holes. He ended up shooting a 76 and falling all the way to a tie for 18th place.

  • Snedeker made his 13th appearance in the Valspar Championship this year.
  • The Presidents Cup is scheduled to take place in Chicago in September 2026, which will be Snedeker's first time as Team USA captain.

The players

Brandt Snedeker

A nine-time PGA Tour champion who is currently in an eight-year winless drought on the tour. He will be serving as the captain of Team USA in the 2026 Presidents Cup.

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What they’re saying

“It's frustrating, it sucks and all the good stuff this week kind of feels like I threw it away today.”

— Brandt Snedeker

“My focus has been split all year. I want to make sure I play some good golf out here, but more importantly, I want to make sure I do a good job being the Presidents Cup captain.”

— Brandt Snedeker

What’s next

Snedeker will look to bounce back next week as he continues his search for his first PGA Tour victory in eight years. He will also need to balance his playing schedule with his duties as the 2026 Presidents Cup captain, which will be his first time in that role.

The takeaway

Snedeker's collapse at the Valspar Championship highlights the challenges of balancing a playing career with leadership responsibilities, especially as a veteran golfer trying to end a long winless drought. His brutal honesty about the disappointment shows his commitment to the game, but he'll need to find a way to refocus his efforts if he wants to capture that elusive 10th PGA Tour title.