2016 Valero Texas Open Tip

The Texas Open in San Antonia plays at 7,400 yards and should suit players that are long off the tee. The event history does show that a variety of different players have prospered here also. It can be quite windswept in this part of the world when keeping an eye for the ball strikers and the scramblers to come to the fore might be the best policy. The course may play longer than usual this week as wet weather is forecast and if correct, the scores could be high side as this course is already one of the toughest on tour. Narrow fairways, deep bunkers and native vegetation all add up to some fed up looking players come cut time Friday afternoon.

Jason Kokrak 45/1 E/W Paddy Power (7 Places)

Can’t think I’ll be putting up Kokrak too many times on the betting column, as I think his putting is a little suspect at times, at most events. Haven’t said that I think his added length around here combined with his recent form give him a chance this week, and putting may not decide the winner this week. For me it all about keeping it on the fairway, and hitting greens.  The burly Kokrak showed last week at Harbour Town that his iron game was nicely on track and that was without being able to use his main weapon, the driver. It can only be good that he showed a patient temperament last week as it will be much needed in Texas. He has some decent form here, with a two top 15 places in the last 3 years, and he looks as if he can play the wind as well as most.