Top Contenders at TPC San Antonio

The Valero Texas Open features a competitive field at TPC San Antonio, with several players emerging as strong sleeper picks. Our analysis focuses on athletes who demonstrate the specific skill sets required to navigate this challenging course.

Keith Mitchell’s Tee-to-Green Advantage

Keith Mitchell enters the tournament following a T14 finish at the Houston Open. During that event, he ranked second in the field for true strokes gained off the tee and 12th from tee to green.

Mitchell currently ranks ninth in strokes gained off the tee for the season. His performance history at the Texas Open is equally promising, showing improved finishes each year, including a T12 result in 2025. He has consistently gained strokes off the tee and on approach in all four of his career appearances at this venue.

Denny McCarthy’s Course Comfort

While Denny McCarthy is not known for his driving distance, he has found significant success at TPC San Antonio. He has secured four Top 20 finishes in six career starts, highlighted by a runner-up performance in 2024.

Although his 2026 season has been inconsistent, McCarthy is coming off a T12 finish in Houston. He demonstrated strong form during that event, closing with weekend rounds of 67 and 66.

Ryo Hisatsune’s Rising Profile

Ryo Hisatsune remains a player to watch despite not yet securing a PGA Tour victory. He mirrors Mitchell’s profile, currently ranking 15th in strokes gained off the tee and 27th in driving accuracy.

Hisatsune’s track record at this event includes a T5 finish last year, where he ranked fourth off the tee. His 2026 season highlights include:

  • T13 at THE PLAYERS
  • T8 at Pebble Beach
  • T10 in Phoenix
  • Runner-up at the Farmers