Aberg Faded as Harman Eyes Repeat at Valero Texas Open

Expert Brady Kannon shares his top picks and predictions for the 2026 PGA Tour event.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:10pm

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The 2026 Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio features a strong field, including co-favorites Ludvig Aberg and Tommy Fleetwood at +1500 odds. However, golf betting expert Brady Kannon is fading Aberg, citing the Swede's mixed history at the course and potential lack of focus with the Masters on deck. Kannon has identified a surprising longshot pick to win the $9.8 million event, which gets underway on Thursday.

Why it matters

The Valero Texas Open is a key tune-up event for many top players ahead of the Masters, the year's first major championship. Aberg, a rising star on the PGA Tour, will be looking to build momentum, while defending champion Brian Harman aims to become the first player to win the event in consecutive years since 2015-2016.

The details

The 2026 Valero Texas Open will be played on the par-72, 7,438-yard TPC San Antonio - The Oaks Course. In addition to Aberg and Fleetwood, the field includes Russell Henley (+1600), Jordan Spieth (+1800), and Robert MacIntyre (+2000). Kannon, an elite golf betting handicapper, is fading Aberg in his best bets, citing the player's mixed results at the course and potential lack of focus with the Masters on the horizon.

  • The 2026 Valero Texas Open gets underway at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • Harman is the defending champion, having won the 2025 edition of the event.

The players

Ludvig Aberg

A rising star on the PGA Tour, Aberg is a co-favorite at +1500 odds to win the Valero Texas Open. However, golf expert Brady Kannon is fading the Swede, citing his mixed history at the course and potential lack of focus with the Masters on deck.

Brian Harman

The defending champion of the Valero Texas Open, Harman is a +6000 longshot to repeat as winner. He'll be looking to become the first player to win the event in consecutive years since 2015-2016.

Brady Kannon

An elite golf betting handicapper with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Kannon has called eight major winners since 2013 and hit six PGA Tour event winners, including a 110-1 longshot.

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What they’re saying

“The Big Swede is my favorite new player on the PGA Tour scene in the last few years but I don't like this spot for him here this week as the tournament favorite and his quest for a third straight top-10 finish at The Masters on deck.”

— Brady Kannon, Golf Betting Expert

What’s next

Kannon has revealed his best bets for the 2026 Valero Texas Open, including a surprising longshot pick to win the event. Fans can check his full predictions and analysis at SportsLine.com.

The takeaway

The 2026 Valero Texas Open features a stacked field, but golf betting expert Brady Kannon is fading tournament co-favorite Ludvig Aberg, citing the Swede's mixed history at TPC San Antonio and potential lack of focus with the Masters on the horizon. Defending champion Brian Harman will look to become the first player to win the event in consecutive years since 2015-2016.