The field is almost set to the opening major of the year, but who needs victory at Valero Texas Open to ensure the last invitation in the Masters menu?
The Texas Children’s Houston Open described the last chance for players to get their place through the official world ranking, and the only way to qualify is now the PGA Tour victory in TPC San Antonio this week.
There are currently 96 players – K 31., Live from 10 to 13 AprilBut who – if someone – can add their name to the list by victory in Texas?
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The winner of Genesis Invitational Ludvig Åberg is in action for the first time because players and Patrick Cantlay are trying to build this season for the two best five years, with more than 20 players using the event as a final heating before Masters.
From the former Ryder Cup winners and the main candidates to the previous PGA Tour champions and players in the form, we will look at some of those in Texas and are still trying to qualify for the Masters…
Fowler and Griffin between Hope Texas
Ben Griffin He is a player with the highest ranking currently in Masters, with a bound 18. At the end of Houston Open last week – won min woo lee – just enough to move him to the world 51.
“Thank you all for the kind news after yesterday’s round,” Griffin published on Monday on social media.
“Unfortunately, the media was a bit misleading that it would qualify for Masters.
“I played the best and moved to the 51 in Owgr, the fraction disappeared. Turn off within the 13th week in a row! Time to win in San Antonio!”
Three -time main runner Rickie Fowler He was part of last year’s Masters Field, but he needs victory to come back after performing in 10 consecutive editions since 2010, with the six -time PGA Tour champion fights for PGA Tour consistency this season.
Rickie Fowler is without PGA Tour victory since July 2023
Gary WoodlandThe five -year exception to the 2019 US Open victory ended last year, which means that the American – who was completed by the joint finalist in Houston last week – has been facing for the first time since 2016.
Eric Cole He has a Top-15 in the last two starts, but has dropped to the world no. Mackenzie Hughes It is in danger that the masters will miss the second consecutive season.
Pair Harry Hall and Matt Wallace They both won the PGA Tour in recent seasons and have to repeat it to earn their place at Masters, with the winner of the Ryder Cup from 2018 Alex and Ireland is Seamus Power At present, it also does not hold the invitation of Augustus.
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Before the debut on Masters in 2019, Matt Wallace joined James Haddock to ride on Magnolia Lane in August National
Former Captain of Europe Ryder Cup Padraig Harrington is an exception to the sponsor this week and could still provide late place while 2018 Open Champion Francesco Molinari – Who wasted the lead to Tiger Woods over the final holes in 2019 – also needs victory.
Three of the last five winners from Open Valero Texas Open secured their invitation to Masters in this process, including Akshay Bhatia last season and JJ Spaun in 2022.
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Valero Texas Open on Course Oaks in San Antonio, where Akshay Bhatia secured its place at Masters from the fourth day of 2024
Teeing this in Texas before Masters
Like those who are still fighting for the last few places in Augusta National, there are currently 27 players in the open field of Valero Texas, who are already assured of their place at Masters.
Among this list are: Ludvig Åberg, Daniel Berger, Akshay Bhatia, Keegan Bradley, Sam Burns, Rafael Campos, Patrick Cantlay, Corey Conners, Tony Finau, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Brian Harman, Tom Hoge, Max Home, Max Home, Max Homa, Max Homa, Max Homa Homa, Patton, Patton, Patton, Patton ,, Patton, Patton, Patton, Patton, Patton, Patton, Patton. Hideki Matsuyama, Denny McCarthy, Maverick Mcnealy, JT Poston, Justin Rose, Adam Schenk, Jordan Spieth, Cameron Young.
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Who will win Valero Texas Open? Soon coverage begins on Thursday from 13:15 Sky Sports Golf Before complete coverage from 21:00.
The Masters then starts at Augusta National from 10 to 13 April, where Scheffler defends the champion and McILroy is looking for the fifth main title. Watch live on Thursday 10th April from 14:00 Sky Sports Golf. Get Sky Sports or Stream now without a contract.
