Valero Texas Open
Russell Knox Leads By One
Round 1 Notes
PosPlayer1234RoundTotalStrokes
1Russell Knox65   -7-765
2Rasmus Hojgaard66   -6-666
T3Matt Kuchar65   -5-565
T3Denny McCarthy65   -5-565
T3J.J Spaun65   -5-565


Russell Knox (1st/-7)

StarHighlighted by four consecutive birdies (Nos. 12-15), opened with a bogey-free 7-under 65, his lowest score of the season in relation to par
StarThe 7-under 65 marks his first score in the 60s in 19 rounds at the Valero Texas Open
StarClaims 18-hole lead/co-lead for a fourth time on TOUR; best of the first three was 9/2020 Fortinet Championship Championship
StarComes off three consecutive missed cuts in the event and, in six previous starts at TPC San Antonio, has never opened with a sub-par score
StarNeeds a win this week to earn a spot into next week's Masters Tournament field
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Russell Knox
Things To Know

StarMaking his first start in the Valero Texas Open, Denmark's Rasmus Hojgaard (2nd/-6) was 8-under par through 17 holes, before ending his round at the par-4 ninth with a double bogey
StarMaking his 500th PGA TOUR start, Matt Kuchar sits T3 after opening his 17th Valero Texas Open with a 5-under 67; marks his lowest opening-round score since the event moved to TPC San Antonio in 2010; seeks a 10th career TOUR title and first since the 2019 Sony Open in Hawaii
StarComing off a runner-up finish at THE PLAYERS Championship in his most recent start on the PGA TOUR, Anirban Lahiri birdied four of his last five holes to open with a 4-under 68; closed last year's Valero Texas Open with back- to-back 3-under 69s to finish fifth at 10-under 278
StarRory McIlroy mixed six birdies with six bogeys to open his second Valero Texas Open with an even-par 72; closed the 2013 event with a 6-under 66 to finish second
StarA week before defending his Masters Tournament title, Hideki Matsuyama opened his second Valero Texas Open with a 2-over 74 (2021/T30)
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Rory McIlroy
Corey Conners

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VIP Info
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Know Before You Go presented by PGA TOUR SuperstoreHonoring Our Military and First Responders
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Your chance to learn what to wear, what to bring and what to leave home. Are you ready to attend the Valero Texas Open?The Valero Texas Open is proud to honor all Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Veteran, and Retired Military as well as the First Responders of Bexar County. Click below to learn more about securing your complimentary tickets, parking, and the Heroes Pavilion.
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Arriving to the VTO
ParkingRideshare
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Know where to park to attend the tournament’s first round of competition, including a new parking location option, and where FREE parking is for Lexus vehicle owners.Rideshare to our designated drop off and pickup location at TPC San Antonio, making it easy and convenient to arrive to the tournament.
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Manage Tickets & ParkingCourse Map
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Make sure to have your tickets and parking loaded into your digital wallet for easy access.Know where to go, what to do, where to eat and much more on the new interactive course map while at the Valero Texas Open.
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Digital Spectator GuideDigital Tournament Tickets
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Check out this year’s digital spectator guide for all the details before and during the Valero Texas Open, including the interactive course map.Tips on managing your digital ticket experience.
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Texas Hospitality
Concession StandsCobra Puma Fan Zone
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Enjoy delicious food options prepared by Spectrum Catering and a cold Michelob ULTRA. All concessions are equipped for a contactless experience including cashless transactions.Stop by the Practice Facility for fun interactive activities like shooting hoops, soccer trick shots, chipping golf balls and more!

Family Care Pavilion presented by University HealthVTO Merchandise
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For those with children, please stop by the Family Care Pavilion presented by University Health System which located in The Backyard. It’s a climate controlled venue that offers diaper changing stations, a place for mothers to nurse privately and for little ones to play. The Family Care Pavilion presented by University Health System is a place of respite for babies, and toddlers.Head over to The Backyard to grab your Valero Texas Open 100th anniversary swag and merchandise in The Fan Shop. Don’t forget to buy the commemorative poster by artist Graeme Baxter and the anniversary book, “It’s Been A Journey – The True Story of the Oldest Golf Tournament in Texas” by award-winning sportswriter and author Kevin Robbins.

Live ULTRA at The UGarrision Brothers Distillery Bunker Bar
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Upgrade your experience onsite at the Live ULTRA at The U hospitality venue located at the 16th tee. This venue provides upgraded views of several surrounding holes, in-venue concessions, luxury restrooms and a fun-filled atmosphere.Located in The Backyard, enjoy Texas' first legal bourbon poured by Garrison Brothers Distillery.

Tournament Weekly Highlights
Thursday at the VTOPictures From Earlier This Week
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