X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

2025 Valero Texas Open PGA Power Rankings: Top 10 Golfers To Watch

TourPicks ranks his top-10 PGA Tour players to watch for at the 2025 Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio in Texas. Insights on the top-10 golfers for the week and reasons why they are primed to win.

You can almost smell the Georgia pines—Augusta is just around the corner. But before we get there, we have one more stop: San Antonio, Texas, for the annual Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio.

This week, players are making their final adjustments, fine-tuning their games in preparation for the season’s first major. I’ve carefully analyzed player trends, course history, and key statistical categories to predict the best course fits for this event.

Let’s dive into my Top 10 Power Rankings for the 2025 Valero Texas Open:

Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle for for 50% off using code SUMMER! Win more with expert advice from proven winners and exclusive DFS tools. Get instant access to RotoBaller's Lineup Optimizers, Research Stations, daily picks and VIP chat rooms across 10 sports! Go Premium, Win More!

No. 10 - Si Woo Kim

  • Elite short game: Ranks Top 10 in sand saves and Strokes Gained: Around the Green (SG: ARG) over his last 50 rounds.

  • Strong course history: T4, T23, T13, and T39 in his last four Valero starts.

  • Despite being one of the shorter hitters off the tee, Kim has excelled on Par 5s—a crucial key to unlocking TPC San Antonio.

 

No. 9 - Denny McCarthy

  • Came close to victory last year, firing a nuclear Sunday round before falling in a playoff.

  • Known as one of the best putters on Tour, but his iron play has been the real surprise:

    • Five straight starts gaining at least +2 SG: Approach.

  • T18 or better in four of his last five starts—he’s knocking on the door of a breakthrough win.

 

No. 8 - Jordan Spieth

  • Spieth in Texas. Just play him. No. 1 in SG: Total on Texas courses.

  • Capable of going low—just needs to string together four solid rounds.

  • +7.6 SG: Approach at the Valspar Championship shows his irons are dialed in.

  • Knows these San Antonio greens better than most.

 

No. 7 - Daniel Berger

  • Five consecutive Top 25 finishes—trending in the right direction.

  • Short-game specialist:

    • Gained strokes chipping and putting in five straight starts.

  • Accurate off the tee: Top-5 in the field in Good Drives Gained this season.

 

No. 6 - Hideki Matsuyama

    • Took two weeks off after a hot start to the season—should be rested and ready.

    • No. 1 in SG: Around the Green and Top-5 in sand saves—thrives on courses with low GIR rates.

    • T7 here last year despite losing two strokes putting.

 

No. 5 - Patrick Cantlay

  • Second in the field in proximity from 225+ yards—excels on courses with long approaches.

  • Limited 2025 schedule, but contended at both the Genesis and PLAYERS.

  • No. 1 in GIR and birdies per round over his last 24 rounds—he’s close… really close.

 

No. 4 - Tommy Fleetwood

  • Third in SG: Approach—his irons have been 🔥, with 4+ strokes gained on approach in three of his last five events.

  • T7 at last year’s Valero Texas Open, gaining +10.5 strokes Tee-to-Green.

  • Consistent performer: Worst finish in his last eight starts is T22—a rock-solid DFS play.

 

No. 3 - Akshay Bhatia

  • Plays well on TPC courses—notably T3 at TPC Sawgrass this season.

  • Above-average ball speed while hitting 64 percent of fairways—a lethal combo when he gains off the tee.

  • Defending champion, winning last year’s Valero Texas Open in dominant fashion:

    • +21.1 strokes gained on the field—outrageous.

 

No. 2 - Ludwig Aberg

After winning the Genesis Invitational and getting his revenge on Torrey Pines, the highest ranked player in the field, Ludwig Aberg, has hit a minor bump in the road as a result of somewhat shaky iron play during the Florida swing. You can count on Aberg to typically lap the field off the tee, but he's only hitting 54 percent of fairways lately, which could create issues at TPC San Antonio for the world's No. 5-ranked player.

Aberg competed in the Valero Texas Open last year for the second time in his career, finishing T14 despite losing strokes around the green and on the putting surfaces. He did so by consistently hitting the greens in regulation, which has to be the formula once again to get his game back on track.

Aberg was rated surprisingly low in my stat model this week, but I'm a firm believer in his upside on any given week. He played his college ball at Texas Tech, so the former Red Raider should feel comfortable in the Lone Star State. If he gets back on track with his Driver after a few weeks of practice, he should have a great chance at another trophy to place on his mantle at home.

 

No. 1 - Corey Conners

There may be 45 other courses on the PGA Tour where you can call into question Corey Conner's winning upside, but TPC San Antonio is not one of them. Conners has put on the winner's cowboy boots twice in the last five years, winning this event in 2019 and again in 2023.

There's no questioning his incoming form either. In his last three starts, Conners finished third at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, sixth at The PLAYERS, and T8 at the Valspar Championship. He did so with his signature elite-level approach play, but the surprising addition to his recent game has been the emergence of the putter.

Conners has now gained strokes by putting in four consecutive tournaments. TPC San Antonio is one of those courses where Conners has traditionally had putting success, so I would expect that to continue this week. He's always found success in Texas, and I'm not going to be the one to fade an in-form Conners at the Valero Texas Open.

Enjoy the Valero Texas Open, and thanks for reading! Good luck, RotoBaller family!

  Win More With RotoBaller

Win more with expert tools and advice from proven winners! RotoBaller's PGA Premium Packages feature several savvy analysts and proven winners for DFS and betting.

Our very own Joe Nicely took down a big DraftKings DFS tournament for the Travelers Championship. And as an encore, RotoBaller subscriber @tenndolly2 won $100K on FanDuel with the help of Joe and the rest of our Premium PGA team:

Between all the incredible Premium PGA DFS and Betting content and tools we put out each week, and our Premium Slack Community where we chat with our subscribers before lineups lock, RotoBaller PGA subscribers are armed with the tools, analysis, and advice to win more.

Golf DFS News and Player Outlooks


More PGA Analysis and DFS Lineup Picks

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Laken Tomlinson

Confident in Texans Offensive Line
J.K. Dobbins

the Starter in Denver?
JT Woods

Seahawks Release JT Woods
Darren Waller

Trade to Miami Becomes Official
Asante Samuel Jr.

Dolphins Interested in Asante Samuel Jr.
Nyheim Hines

Seeking Return to NFL
Dak Prescott

Expects to be Full-Go for Training Camp
Ajay Mitchell

Posts 16 Points in Summer League Win on Monday
Milwaukee Bucks

Vasilije Micic Waived by Bucks
Brice Sensabaugh

Logs 37 points in Summer League Win on Monday
Luis Garcia

Fans Four in Rehab Outing
GG Jackson II

Collects 27 Points in Summer League Loss
Ace Bailey

Scores 18 Points in Summer League Victory
NHL

Tyler Johnson Retires After 13 NHL Seasons
Jack McBain

Inks New Five-Year Deal with Mammoth
Cam York

Re-Signs with Flyers for Five Years
Kobe Bufkin

Cleared for Summer League Action
Jake Knapp

Fits the Mold for Success at The Renaissance Club
Milwaukee Bucks

Vasilije Micic Agrees to Contract Buyout with Bucks
PGA

Sungjae Im Still a Liability at Scottish Open
James Wiseman

Pacers Bring Back James Wiseman
Ludvig Aberg

is a Solid Option at Scottish Open
Tyrese Haliburton

to Miss Entire 2025-26 Campaign
Paolo Banchero

Signs Historic Five-Year Extension with Magic
Anthony Santander

Hoping to Hit Soon
Luis Robert Jr.

Returning in Short Order
Alex Bregman

Could Return Later This Week
Ketel Marte

Day-to-Day with Groin Tightness
Ty Gibbs

Finishes Second at Chicago and Advances in In-Season Challenge
Alex Bowman

Defeats Bubba Wallace in In-Season Challenge, but Not Without Controversy
Alex Bowman

Bubba Wallace Wrecked by Alex Bowman Again, Putting Playoffs in Doubt
Michael McDowell

Throttle Failure Ends Michael McDowell's Chances to Win at Chicago
Austin Hill

Earns First NASCAR Cup Series Top Ten at Chicago
Tyler Reddick

Scores a Strong Third-Place Run at Chicago
Kyle Busch

Matches his Best Career Finish At Chicago on Sunday
Denny Hamlin

Fights his Way to a Top-5 Finish at Chicago
William Byron

has his Worst Weekend of the Season at Chicago
Hunter Greene

Suffers Setback on Monday
Kyle Lowry

Staying With 76ers
Kyle Anderson

Lands in Utah
Kevin Love

Traded to Jazz in 3-Team Swap
Norman Powell

Traded to Miami
John Collins

Dealt to Clippers
J.J. Spaun

Finishes Tied For 14 at Travelers Championship
Xander Schauffele

Finishes Tied For 61 at Travelers Championship
Collin Morikawa

Finishes Tied For Eighth at Rocket Mortgage Classic
Robert MacIntyre

Finishes Tied For 17 at Travelers Championship
Si Woo Kim

Finishes Tied For 11 at John Deere Classic
Viktor Hovland

Withdraws From Travelers Championship
Tommy Fleetwood

Finishes Tied For Second at Travelers Championship
Brian Campbell

Wins John Deere Classic
Bronny James Jr.

Scores 10 Points
Harrison Ingram

Limited on Sunday
Golden State Warriors

Isaiah Mobley Drops 16 Points
Ryan Rollins

Staying with Bucks
T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh Still Not Close on New Contract
Terry McLaurin

Still Not Pleased with Contract Situation
Sonny Milano

on Track to Be Ready for Training Camp
Yu Darvish

to Make Season Debut on Monday
MLB

Nationals Fire Dave Martinez, Mike Rizzo
Jakub Dobes

Signs Two-Year Deal with Canadiens
KaVontae Turpin

Arrested on Two Charges
Cole Ragans

to Begin Throwing on Monday
Theo Johnson

Prioritizing his Health this Offseason
Andrés Giménez

Andres Gimenez Hits 10-Day Injured List
Jermaine Burton

Continues to Show Growth
NHL

Hendrix Lapierre Signs One-Year Deal with Capitals
Carson Hocevar

Should DFS Players Consider Carson Hocevar for Chicago Lineups?
Tye Kartye

Kraken Re-Sign Tye Kartye for Two Years
Ross Chastain

May be A Decent DFS Option for Chicago Lineups
Dmitri Voronkov

Signs Two-Year, $8.35 Million Extension with Blue Jackets
Ryan Preece

Should DFS Players Roster Ryan Preece at Chicago?
Austin Dillon

Is Too Great of A Risk to Add to Chicago Lineups
Zane Smith

Is A Value Play Worth Rostering At Chicago
Austin Hill

is A Favorable Value Option for Chicago DFS Lineups
Ty Dillon

Is Ty Dillon A Decent Driver to Add For NASCAR DFS At Chicago?
William Byron

Qualifying Crash Makes William Byron a Likely DFS Must-Have
Alex Bowman

Should Finish Well, but Probably Costs Too Much for Serious DFS Consideration
Joey Logano

Has Been Relatively Mediocre on Road Courses Lately
Ryan Blaney

Doesn't Really Fit Neatly into Optimal DFS Lineups
Austin Cindric

Remains an Overrated Road Racer
Cam Ward

"Not Expecting" to be handed Starting Job
Chase Claypool

Eager to Get Back on the Field
Wyatt Langford

Activated, Playing on Saturday
Jay Huff

on the Move to Indiana
Cam Whitmore

Wizards Acquire Cam Whitmore from the Rockets
LaJohntay Wester

Stands out on Special Teams
Clarke Schmidt

Likely to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Nolan Arenado

Scratched from Saturday's Lineup
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Starting on Saturday
Corbin Carroll

Activated from 10-Day Injured List
Cincinnati Bengals

Shemar Stewart, Bengals Continue Contract Talks, No Progress Made
Ha-Seong Kim

Removed Early During Season Debut
ARI

Christian Fischer Retires From NHL at 28
NHL

Spencer Martin Moves to Russia
WAS

Anthony Beauvillier Re-Signs With Capitals for Two Years
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Sitting Out With Foot Issue
Isaiah Neyor

Impresses at Minicamp
Bo Bichette

Back in Blue Jays Lineup
Miles Sanders

Works With Starters During Mandatory Minicamp
Chimere Dike

Titans Could Move Chimere Dike Inside
Keandre Lambert-Smith

KeAndre Lambert-Smith not Guaranteed Roster Spot
Anthony Bradford

Working Hard to Win Back Starting Job
Clarke Schmidt

Placed on Injured List
José Soriano

Jose Soriano Throws Gem Against Braves
Robbie Ray

Earns Ninth Win in Complete Game
SJ

Sharks Claim Nick Leddy Off Waivers
SJ

Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov to Two-Year, $13 Million Contract
CAR

Nikolaj Ehlers Joins Hurricanes on Six-Year Contract
COL

Brent Burns Inks One-Year Deal with Avalanche
STL

Blues Land Pius Suter on Two-Year Deal
Morgan Frost

Agrees to Two-Year Extension with Flames
WPG

Gustav Nyquist Moves to Winnipeg
Cody Glass

Devils Re-Sign Cody Glass to Two-Year Deal
PIT

Anthony Mantha Joins Penguins
Emil Heineman

Signs Two-Year Deal with Islanders
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF