As Akshay Bhatia eyes a back-to-back win at the Texas Open, he shares a 'crazy' coincidence that opened the Masters door for him last year.

The 2025 Valero Texas Open tees off from TPC San Antonio on Thursday, April 3, with the Masters following a week later. None of the last three Valero Texas Open winners entered with more than one previous PGA Tour victory,

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From its field, course, tee times, how to watch and 103-year history, here's what to know for the Valero Texas Open—the last chance to get into the Masters.

When then-22-year-old Akshay Bhatia beat Denny McCarthy in a playoff to win the Valero Texas Open last year at TPC San Antonio, he got to do one of the most enjoyable things in the world of golf.

Get up-to-date tee times and all the info you need to watch the 2025 Valero Texas Open on TV or streaming on ESPN+.

But only one event carries a special prize for the winner — if needed. The Valero Texas Open, which begins on Thursday at the TPC San Antonio Oaks Course, is the last chance for a player not otherwise eligible for the Masters to get an invitation, and there's no gray area. They have to win to qualify.

Bradley remains a model of ball-striking consistency, which has served him well over the years in San Antonio.