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Brian Harman Struggles at Valero Texas Open Start

He feels in top shape, but the scores are disappointing. What's behind it?

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2. April 2026 · 2 min read
Brian Harman Struggles at Valero Texas Open Start

Frustration runs deep for Brian Harman! Although the PGA Tour professional feels super fit and in top form, his scores this season are not going according to plan at all. “I shot the highest possible score I could every day,” he recently revealed. A real roller coaster of emotions when your game feels really good, but the results show the opposite.

Now, the Valero Texas Open 2026 is just around the corner, and for Harman, it's not just about redemption, but also about defending his title! Last year, he clinched victory here with a 9-under-par and a total of 279 strokes – the highest winning score on this course since 2014. It was truly a grind on the course back then!

Tough Weeks Before Augusta

Harman's 2026 season so far has been, shall we say, inconsistent. Before his strong 11th-place finish at The Players Championship, he had two missed cuts and three finishes outside the top 50 in his first six starts. That sounds like a real dry spell, which he now aims to turn around with a focus on his mental game. The opportunity to do so is now here!

Last Ticket for the Masters

The Valero Texas Open is not just a cool event in Texas, but also the last remaining chance to secure a spot in this year's Masters. That's pure drama for many golfers! The field is strong, featuring Tommy Fleetwood and Russell Henley, among others, who are also competing. Brian Harman himself enters the competition with +6000 odds.

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Questa settimana il Valero Texas Open è l’ultimo appuntamento PGA Tour prima del Masters: l’occasione perfetta per rifinire la forma o conquistare l’ultimo biglietto disponibile per Augusta. Brian Harman difende il titolo, mentre Tommy Fleetwood è il favorito numero uno del

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Off the course, however, Harman also faces criticism. Not only is Bryson DeChambeau criticized by fans for his slow pace of play, but Harman's name is also frequently mentioned. It remains to be seen how this will affect his performance as he attempts to defend his title.

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