Rafael Guillén
The calm before the storm in Augusta! The Valero Texas Open is one of the longest-running tournaments on the tour, with an exciting prize that has been steadily increasing over the years. Several golfers use this tournament to get in the swing of things before the first major of the year.
This tournament may not be a major, but with a jaw-dropping total purse of $8.9 million and the winner taking home a cool $1.6 million, it’s no wonder why it’s still one of the most lucrative events on the tour. As the third-oldest tournament on the calendar, the Valero Texas Open has a rich history of paying out big to players who can conquer the course. In fact, the very first winner in 1922, Bob MacDonald, walked away with $1,500, talk about a hole in one!
It will be played in San Antonio, Texas, at TPC San Antonio, one of its two courses, the Oaks Course. Designed by golfers, for golfers, this course is a driver’s dream and offers the potential for incredibly low scores. With guaranteed excitement, this course is sure to impress.
Kicking off on March 30th, the highly anticipated Valero Texas Open will see top-notch golfers in action during its course. However, it’s worth noting that several members of the world’s top 10 will not be participating, as they’re taking a break in preparation for the Masters. Despite this, there are still plenty of stories, like Rickie Fowler’s, that add a special ingredient to this tournament.
At JefeBet, we’ll not only explain how the time will be distributed at this event, but also provide you with a detailed breakdown of the cash prize of this good PGA Tour tournament.
Updated Purse and Prize Money Breakdown for Valero Texas PGA Golf Tournament Running from Mar 27– Apr 2 2023
| Place | Award |
| 1 | $1,602,000 |
| 2 | $970,100 |
| 3 | $614,100 |
| 4 | $436,100 |
| 5 | $364,900 |
| 6 | $322,625 |
| 7 | $300,375 |
| 8 | $278,125 |
| 9 | $260,325 |
| 10 | $242,525 |
| 11 | $224,725 |
| 12 | $206,925 |
| 13 | $189,125 |
| 14 | $171,325 |
| 15 | $162,425 |
| 16 | $153,525 |
| 17 | $144,625 |
| 18 | $135,725 |
| 19 | $126,825 |
| 20 | $117,925 |
| 21 | $109,025 |
| 22 | $100,125 |
| 23 | $93,005 |
| 24 | $85,885 |
| 25 | $78,765 |
| 26 | $71,645 |
| 27 | $68,975 |
| 28 | $66,305 |
| 29 | $63,635 |
| 30 | $60,965 |
| 31 | $58,295 |
| 32 | $55,625 |
| 33 | $52,855 |
| 34 | $50,730 |
| 35 | $48,505 |
| 36 | $46,280 |
| 37 | $44,055 |
| 38 | $42,275 |
| 39 | $40,495 |
| 40 | $38,715 |
| 41 | $36,935 |
| 42 | $35,155 |
| 43 | $33,375 |
| 44 | $31,595 |
| 45 | $29,815 |
| 46 | $28,035 |
| 47 | $26,255 |
| 48 | $24,831 |
| 49 | $23,585 |
| 50 | $22,873 |
| 51 | $22,339 |
| 52 | $21,805 |
| 53 | $21,449 |
| 54 | $21,093 |
| 55 | $20,915 |
| 56 | $20,737 |
| 57 | $20,559 |
| 58 | $20,381 |
| 59 | $20,203 |
| 60 | $20,025 |
| 61 | $19,847 |
| 62 | $19,669 |
| 63 | $19,491 |
| 64 | $19,313 |
| 65 | $19,135 |
Additional Facts and Curiosities of the Valero Texas Open 2023
- The course record is among the oldest in the PGA. It is -27 under par and was made by Mike Souchak in 1955, and on that occasion, he took home $2,500.
- Justin Leonard and Arnold Palmer are the only two to win it three times, with the legendary red-sweatered golfer winning it consecutively in 1960, 1961, 1962.
- A lot of what is raised at the Valero Texas Open goes to charity. Last year, $16 million was raised for various organizations.
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