It’s the last event before the first major of the season! The PGA Tour players will be heading to the Oaks Course to play in the 2025 Valero Texas Open. Many of them will have only one goal in mind, to get some momentum before their trip to the Augusta National. But for others, a PGA Tour win and earning the maximum from the $9.5 million purse will be the objective.

Whatever their reason, the Valero Texas Open is bound to be an exciting event. With the likes of Akshay Bhatia, Tommy Fleetwood, Jordan Spieth, and Rickie Fowler already confirmed, fans might get to see some amazing strokeplay. But will some of them not be able to play in the weekend rounds of the event? Let’s see if the 2025 Valero Texas Open has a cut.

Does the 2025 Valero Texas Open have a cut?

The 2025 Valero Texas Open will feature 153 of the best PGA Tour golfers who have opted in for the event. Apart from the names already mentioned, fans will also get to see Ludvig Aberg, Collin Morikawa, Patrick Cantlay, Max Homa, and many other big stars. However, Michael Kim has withdrawn from this list as he prepares for his second visit to Augusta National. Nevertheless, the field is packed with golfers who are all capable of winning the event. With such a diverse range of players, the field will need to be cut down by the weekend.

As per the NBC Sports website, the 2025 Valero Texas Open will have a cut. The 153-player field will be cut down to 65 and tied for the last couple of rounds of the event. That means, some of the favorites might be at risk of missing out on the weekend rounds of the PGA Tour event.

Having said that, who are the favorites going into the $9.5 million tournament? Let’s take a look at the possible top contenders.

Who can win the Oaks Course tournament?

Two of the best bets to win the Texas event are Akshay Bhatia and Ludvig Aberg. Bhatia comes into the tournament this year as the defending champion. He won the 2024 Valero Texas Open by beating the likes of Rory McIlroy, Hideki Matsuyama, and other top players to win the title. Moreover, Bhatia has also had a great 2025, getting 3 top-10 finishes in the 6 cuts he made. His best performance was certainly in THE PLAYERS Championship where he finished at T3, two strokes off the top of the leaderboard.

On the other hand, Ludvig Aberg has had a splendid year. The Swedish swinger has been in sublime touch in 2025. He has already won the Genesis Invitational this year and finished at T5 in The Sentry. Going into the 2025 Valero Texas Open, Aberg will be eager to get another win to boost his confidence for the Masters Tournament. Other than them, Morikawa is also a strong contender after his recent performances. Matsuyama, Fowler, and Spieth would also provide tough competition to the defending champion.

Who are you placing your bets on for the 2025 Valero Texas Championship? Let us know in the comments section.