Top DraftKings PGA TOUR Pick6 Plays for the 2026 Valero Texas Open

Geoff Ulrich shares his favorite picks to help you build your fantasy golf lineups for this week's tournament.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:04pm

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Geoff Ulrich breaks down his top DraftKings PGA TOUR Pick6 plays for the 2026 Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio. He highlights three golfers he's targeting - Ludvig Aberg, Keith Mitchell, and Si Woo Kim - and explains why he likes their chances of outperforming their stat projections in Round 1.

Why it matters

The Valero Texas Open is a key event on the PGA TOUR schedule, serving as a tune-up for the Masters. Picking the right players in DraftKings' Pick6 contests can give fantasy players an edge as they look to build winning lineups and compete for cash prizes.

The details

Ulrich's top Pick6 plays include Ludvig Aberg going over 11.5 greens in regulation, Keith Mitchell recording more than 3.5 birdies or better, and Si Woo Kim shooting under 70.5 strokes in Round 1. He cites the players' recent form, course history, and statistical profiles as reasons to target them in this week's Pick6 contests.

  • The 2026 Valero Texas Open takes place April 3-6 at TPC San Antonio.
  • Round 1 tee times are expected to feature slightly better conditions compared to the rest of the week, with winds picking up as the tournament progresses.

The players

Ludvig Aberg

A young Swedish golfer who has shown strong ball-striking ability, including a near-miss at the recent PLAYERS Championship.

Keith Mitchell

A PGA Tour veteran seeking his second career victory, coming off a solid performance at the Houston Open.

Si Woo Kim

A proven performer at challenging venues like TPC San Antonio, where he has posted several strong finishes in the past.

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What they’re saying

“This week's course features four par 5s, which should give a longer hitter like Aberg more opportunities for GIRs. His ball flight also makes it easier to hold greens on the longer par 3s.”

— Geoff Ulrich, Fantasy Golf Analyst

“Although he's not necessarily an elite birdie-maker, he's definitely been above average in that category this season. Mitchell is ranked 35th in Birdie or Better Percentage and, because of the importance of accuracy on these greens, should get plenty of good looks in Round 1.”

— Geoff Ulrich, Fantasy Golf Analyst

“Since he underperformed a bit at the PLAYERS, I'd also rate him as someone who would love to start fast this week and get in some solid prep for Augusta. With a 70.5 total and good conditions expected for Thursday, it's reasonable to expect him to shoot a round in the 60s on his opening 18 holes.”

— Geoff Ulrich, Fantasy Golf Analyst

What’s next

The Valero Texas Open will be played April 3-6, 2026 at TPC San Antonio. Golfers will look to fine-tune their games ahead of the Masters, which is scheduled for the following week.

The takeaway

Picking the right players in DraftKings' Pick6 contests can give fantasy players an edge as they look to build winning lineups and compete for cash prizes at the Valero Texas Open. Ulrich's top plays highlight golfers with strong course history, ball-striking ability, and the potential to outperform their stat projections in Round 1.