Valero Texas Open Payouts Announced Ahead of Masters

Top players compete for $9.8 million purse and final Masters spots

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:04pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting in shades of green, blue, and gold, capturing the energy and movement of a professional golf tournament.A cubist interpretation of the final round of the 2026 Valero Texas Open, the last stop before the Masters.San Antonio Today

The PGA Tour has arrived in San Antonio for the 2026 Valero Texas Open, offering a $9.8 million purse and a $1.764 million prize for the winner. Top-ranked player Tommy Fleetwood is in the field, along with 23 golfers who have already qualified for next week's Masters tournament. For the rest, a win this week would punch their ticket to Augusta.

Why it matters

The Valero Texas Open is the last PGA Tour event before the Masters, making it a crucial tournament for players looking to earn a spot in the year's first major championship. The sizable purse and high-profile field also make it an important event on the PGA Tour schedule.

The details

The Valero Texas Open is being played at the Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio. Tommy Fleetwood, ranked 4th in the world, got off to a strong start with a 5-under 67 in the opening round. Defending champion Brian Harman is also in the field, as is Collin Morikawa, who withdrew from the event on Tuesday after playing just one hole at the Players Championship three weeks ago.

  • The 2026 Valero Texas Open is taking place April 3-6, 2026.
  • The final round and winner will be determined on Sunday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Tommy Fleetwood

The world's 4th-ranked player, Fleetwood opened with a 5-under 67 in the first round.

Brian Harman

The defending champion of the Valero Texas Open.

Collin Morikawa

Withdrew from the event on Tuesday after playing just one hole at the Players Championship three weeks ago.

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What’s next

The final round of the 2026 Valero Texas Open will take place on Sunday, April 6, 2026, with the winner earning a $1.764 million prize and potentially punching their ticket to the Masters next week.

The takeaway

The Valero Texas Open is a crucial event for players looking to earn a spot in the Masters, with a $9.8 million purse and a strong field that includes top-ranked players like Tommy Fleetwood. The winner will take home a sizable $1.764 million prize and secure their place in the year's first major championship.