The attribute was likely paying homage to No. 6 at Riviera Country Club, a course designed by George C. Thomas Jr. and William P. Bell. And a year ago, Golfweek reported marketing manager Liz Ortiz was the mastermind behind renaming the hole "The Avocado,

SAN ANTONIO — Sam Ryder wasn't sure his neck would feel good enough for him to play Thursday in the Valero Texas Open. He found a swing and hardly missed a putt on his way to a 9-under 63 and a one-shot lead over Keith Mitchell in the final tournament before the Masters.

The PGA Tour stays in the Lonestar State for the 94th edition of the Valero Texas Open - the final tune-up before the season's first major at Augusta National.

BetMGM is leading towards the top-ranked player in the world as the favorites. No. 5 Ludvig Aberg is +1200, No. 11 Tommy Fleetwood is +1400, and No. 21 Conners and No. 15 Patrick Cantlay are +1600.

This is the last-chance saloon for many players seeking to get the one remaining invitation to next week’s Masters, which will go to the winner (if not already exempt). Ludvig Åberg, who missed the cut at The Players,

A reminder of how difficult this crazy game of golf can be took place during the opening round of the Valero Texas Open.

Thursday, April 3rd - Sunday, April 6thTime: 8:15 PM EST (First Round)Live Stream: ESPN+ (WATCH) The Valero Texas Open takes center stag

PGA Tour players to watch for at the 2025 Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio in Texas. Insights on the top-10 golfers for the week and reasons why they are primed to win.

Sam Ryder wasn't sure his neck would feel good enough for him to play Thursday in the Valero Texas Open. He found a swing and hardly missed a putt on his way to a 9-under 63 and a one-shot lead over Keith Mitchell in the final tournament before the Masters.