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Earlier this week new additions to the 2026 player field were announced, including the Masters Tournament invitees World No. 19 Alex Noren, No. 26 and last year’s 2nd place finisher Ryan Gerard, No. 28 Si Woo Kim, No. 39 Marco Penge, No. 49 Andrew Novak, who finished T3 in last year’s tournament, Sami Valimaki, Michael Kim, Nick Taylor, Haotong Li and San Antonio resident, Johnny Keefer.
Previously announced players who are also scheduled to compete in the Masters following the Valero Texas Open are: World No. 3 Tommy Fleetwood, No. 5 Justin Rose, No. 6 Collin Morikawa, No. 8 Russell Henley, No. 9 Robert MacIntyre, No. 11 Sepp Straka, No. 12 and 2022 Valero Texas Open champion J.J. Spaun, No. 13 Hideki Matsuyama, No. 17 Ludvig Åberg, and No. 25 Maverick McNealy.
Defending Valero Texas Open champion Brian Harman and previously announced Max Homa are also invited to the Masters.
Fan favorites and popular PGA TOUR players Billy Horschel, Tom Kim, Rickie Fowler, and Gary Woodland, will also be returning to San Antonio.
PGA TOUR competitors in the 132-player field have until Friday, March 27 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time to commit and can withdraw at any time.
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Are you counting down the days until the Valero Texas Open? If you haven't secured tickets to the Valero Texas Open yet, act now before they are sold out!
Hospitality tickets are available for purchase for an upgraded experience, and nobody does Texas hospitality like the Valero Texas Open. Individuals, families, and corporate partners alike still have time to take full advantage of a variety of hospitality experiences while attending San Antonio's only PGA TOUR event. Day specific tickets are available for purchase online through Ticketmaster. To learn more about group tickets of 10+ or more, please contact sales@valerotexasopen.com.
General admission tickets provide access to the tournament grounds (golf course) Thursday, April 2 - Sunday, April 5, 2026.
|  | With ticketed adult, children 15 & under receive free general admission access. Youth policy does not apply to hospitality venues – a ticket is required for all ages. | |
| | Military ID cardholders (Active, Guard, Reserve, Retired) receive special benefits compliments of USAA. Click here for more details. | |
| | Bexar County First Responders (Police, Sheriff, Fire, EMTs, etc.) receive special benefits. Click here for more details. | |
In addition to the traditional grounds ticket options, new this year is the Gallery Fast Pass so fans can experience the tournament like never before with premium reserved rope line access at the most exciting vantage points on course with confidence knowing you’ll always have a front-row view waiting for you. Plus, enjoy Fast Pass lanes select concession locations so you can avoid longer lines and get back to the action. It’s the ultimate premium grounds experience for fans who want convenience. Due to popular demand, limited availability and Saturday is already sold out!
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Each year the tournament has proven that unforgettable, unexpected, and winning moments happen on and off the course. Last year we debuted defining and exciting moments leading up to tournament week. The tradition continues as such moments are celebrated in this year's Valero Texas Open commercials. Two moments have already been revealed and here’s your chance to get a sneak peek at the newest moment that will debut this coming Monday as we continue the build up to tournament week. Here's your chance to check them out. What will be your moment?
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The Valero Texas Open utilizes over 2,100 volunteers across twenty-four committees to assist in staging and managing the tournament through its Volunteer Program presented by Frost Bank. Over 600 Valero employees are part of this volunteer effort.
We are pleased to say that due to popular demand and community support, volunteer shifts are all full and registration for this year's tournament is now closed.
For those interested in volunteering in 2027, you can sign up to be notified when registration opens.
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The 2025-2026 Champions fore Charity fundraising program recently hosted a Mid-Season Social on February 26 at Magnolia Pancake Halle which provided a mid-season distribution of collected funds totaling $6.3M to 69 of the participating charities. Program Ambassadors David Chancellor with WOAI News 4, Sarah Forgany with KENS 5 News, and Randy Carroll with KJ97 were on-hand to help celebrate the charities hard work, mid-season achievements, and encourage the momentum to continue strong.
Champions fore Charity has raised over $18.5M to date. Charities are striving to seek new donations before the 2026 fundraising campaign concludes on April 13. Participating organizations will receive 100% of the funds raised, plus a 7% matching gift on May 14 at the annual Celebration of Champions event.
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|  | Drawing #4 – Agape Ranch (Watch the video with Ambassador David Chancellor here) | |
| | Drawing #5 – Mission Road Ministries (Watch the video with all three Ambassadors Sarah, Randy, and David at the Mid-Season Social here) | |
| | Drawing #6 – The Drawing will take place next week. Tune in to Champions fore Charity Facebook to see the winner. | |
Program Ambassador, David Chancellor with WOAI News 4 hosts a weekly segment on the morning news called "Sock It To Mondays". David is partnering with Champions fore Charity to feature two (2) charities each month on the first and third Mondays from November - May during the campaign season.
You can be a champion to a charity close to your heart - there is still time to contribute and support the 237 participating charities and school programs. You can make an impact today. To learn more and donate to your favorite cause, visit www.championsforecharity.com.
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