The Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio has hosted the Valero Texas Open since 2010, and it will serve as the host again this week. While the course stretches more than 7,400 yards, the tight layout emphasizes avoiding catastrophic mistakes that can knock golfers out of contention.

A lot can happen one week before the Masters Tournament at the Valero Texas Open, leaving us to make some bold predictions ahead of the Masters.

But only one event carries a special prize for the winner — if needed. The Valero Texas Open, which begins on Thursday at the TPC San Antonio Oaks Course, is the last chance for a player not otherwise eligible for the Masters to get an invitation, and there's no gray area. They have to win to qualify.

Mike McClure locked in his Players one and done picks and PGA Tour golf predictions for the Valero Texas Open 2025 at TPC San Antonio

Akshay Bhatia defeated Denny McCarthy on the first extra hole at TPC San Antonio. McCarthy made eight birdies on his back nine in the final round, forcing Bhatia, who led by six at one point, to sink a 12-footer for birdie on 72nd hole to force a playoff.

Bradley remains a model of ball-striking consistency, which has served him well over the years in San Antonio.

The second of back-to-back weeks in Texas is a place for stars to get a final Augusta tuneup and others to take one last chance at trying to make the Masters.

TPC San Antonio presents a formidable challenge for players at the 2025 Valero Texas Open. This year's field features seven former champions, including Akshay Bhatia, Corey Conners, J.J. Spaun, and Jordan Spieth.