We’re just one week away from the 2026 Masters Match, however the PGA Tour nonetheless has yet another cease earlier than the primary main championship of the yr. Let’s take a look at the juiciest storylines for the Masters tune-up on the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio.
Collin Morikawa returns after Participant Championship WD
This can be a large week for Collin Morikawa. The final time we noticed the No. 8 participant on the planet, he was grabbing his again after a observe swing and withdrawing from the Players Championship after enjoying only one gap at TPC Sawgrass. Morikawa is within the subject for the Valero Texas Open, so his again damage should not be a long-term concern.
If Morikawa is again to full well being, it is not hyperbole to say he is a top-three favourite to win the inexperienced jacket subsequent week. The 29-year-old received the AT&T Pebble Seashore Professional-Am, completed T7 on the Genesis Invitational and notched a solo fifth on the Arnold Palmer Invitational earlier than pulling out of the Gamers Championship. He additionally has 4 straight top-15 finishes at Augusta Nationwide.
A powerful, wholesome week in San Antonio will put Morikawa again on prime of the Masters contender tier.
Ludvig Aberg seems to shake off Sunday meltdown
Ludvig Aberg additionally had a disappointing week at TPC Sawgrass — simply in a a lot completely different approach. The proficient Swede was three strokes forward of the sphere heading to the again 9 on Sunday. However after 63 holes of nice golf, he shot a 4-over 40 coming residence and allowed Cameron Younger to tear the Gamers Championship trophy from his grasp.
Performing after a Sunday meltdown isn’t straightforward, so will probably be fascinating to see the place Aberg’s psychological and bodily recreation is after enduring that heartbreak. Taking part in in knowledgeable occasion every week earlier than the Masters is precisely what he must shake off the frustration and reset his focus.
