Storylines for the Valero Texas Open: Rickie Fowler's Masters Hail Mary

We're only one week away from the 2026 Masters Tournament, but the PGA Tour still has one more stop before the first major championship of the year. Let's check out the juiciest storylines for the Masters tune-up at the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio. 

Ludvig Aberg looks to shake off Sunday meltdown

Ludvig Aberg also had a disappointing week at TPC Sawgrass — just in a much different way. The talented Swede was three strokes ahead of the field heading to the back nine on Sunday. But after 63 holes of great golf, he shot a 4-over 40 coming home and allowed Cameron Young to rip the Players Championship trophy from his grasp. 

Performing after a Sunday meltdown is never easy, so it will be fascinating to see where Aberg's mental and physical game is after enduring that heartbreak. Playing in a professional event a week before the Masters is exactly what he needs to shake off the disappointment and reset his focus.

Last chance for Rickie Fowler, others to crack Masters field