SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The opening round of the Valero Texas Open is underway Thursday at TPC San Antonio, where early scores are beginning to take shape in the final PGA Tour stop before The Masters.
As of Thursday afternoon, players are still working through their opening rounds, with leaderboard movement ongoing and no finalized Round 1 standings yet available.
What we’re seeing so far
- Early groups teed off in the morning wave, taking on calm conditions before typical Texas winds begin to build
- Afternoon groups — including several marquee names — are now on the course or just getting started
- Scoring is expected to tighten as conditions get tougher later in the day
TPC San Antonio historically plays difficult, especially as winds pick up, meaning early scoring advantages could matter significantly heading into Friday.
Notable names in action Thursday
Several headline groups are drawing attention as Round 1 unfolds:
- Jordan Spieth — Texas native looking to build momentum before Augusta
- Ludvig Åberg — One of the hottest young players in the game
- Rickie Fowler — Playing with urgency in a win-or-bust week
- Tony Finau — Another big name chasing form at the right time
Many of these players entered the week needing a strong performance — or even a win — to secure a late invitation to Augusta.
Course conditions already a factor
The Oaks Course is doing exactly what it’s known for:
- Demanding precision off the tee
- Penalizing missed greens
- Rewarding patience over aggression
With wind expected to play a role throughout the afternoon and into the weekend, par remains a valuable score early in the tournament.
What’s next
With Round 1 still in progress, the leaderboard will continue to shift throughout the afternoon as the full field completes its opening rounds.
Finau and Davis Thompson sit at the top for now, but it is very early.
By the end of the day, a clearer picture will emerge — but for now, Thursday at the Texas Open is exactly what it’s supposed to be:
Unpredictable, pressure-packed, and just getting started.
