Sam Ryder almost withdrew from the Valero Texas Open. Now he holds the first round lead with a Masters spot on the line.

SAN ANTONIO — Sam Ryder wasn’t sure his neck would feel good enough for him to play Thursday in the Valero Texas Open. He ...

Sam Ryder birdied six of his final seven holes to shoot a bogey-free, 9-under-par 63 and take the first-round lead at the ...

Sam Ryder shot the second-best round of his professional career on the first day of the Valero Texas Open to take the 18-hole ...

Sam Ryder one-putted 11 of his last 12 holes -- seven of them for birdie -- and had just 21 putts overall en route to a 63 and the lead at the Valero Texas Open.

Settling winds and rising temperature opened the way for aggressive play, but not many afternoon starters took advantage as they struggled in their efforts to catch early first-round leader Keith ...

Ryder’s physical therapist was in town and he received treatment on Wednesday. Ryder didn’t touch a club, sat in his room and ...

Tommy Fleetwood in the mix at the Valero Texas Open after shooting four-under first-round 68; Sam Ryder the overnight leader ...

Sam Ryder wasn't sure his neck would feel good enough for him to play Thursday in the Valero Texas Open. He found a swing and hardly missed a putt on his way to a 9-under 63 and a one-shot lead ...