After a marathon, rain-delayed day at a soggy TPC San Antonio, the Valero Texas Open heads into its final stretch with a big prize on the line and leaderboard drama still unresolved. The 2026 tournament carries a total purse of $9.8 million, with the winner slated to collect roughly $1.78 million — a figure reflected in the event’s published payout breakdown.
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre resumed play Sunday morning after finishing the final 12 holes of his third round and was protecting a lead as the event moved toward its final round. MacIntyre, 29, entered the morning with a two-shot advantage over Ryder Cup teammate Ludvig Åberg, having navigated a weekend repeatedly interrupted by storms and suspensions of play. The wet, chilly conditions have dogged the field all week and forced players to complete earlier rounds in the same calendar day.
For several players the weekend carries extra stakes beyond the Valero title. Tony Finau, who battled through his third round on Sunday morning and closed with three straight birdies, still does not have a place in the Masters field and is treating San Antonio as a final opportunity to secure his spot. Finau has an unbroken streak of 33 consecutive major appearances — including eight straight invitations to the Masters — that is at risk if he cannot move his status this week.
The tournament’s payout schedule, released by organizers, lays out the distribution of the $9.8 million purse. The top prizes are listed as $1,764,000 for first place, $1,068,200 for second and $676,200 for third, with payments continuing down the leaderboard through 70th place. The published chart shows 50th-place earnings of $25,186 and a 70th-place payout of $20,090, underscoring the financial significance of every place gained or lost on Sunday.
Weather-related stops have become a defining feature of this edition of the Valero Texas Open. Play was suspended at least once on each tournament day, and several competitors were forced to finish earlier rounds during the morning hours ahead of the next tee times. That logistical squeeze has added an extra layer of challenge, with players needing to re-find rhythm quickly in soft, cold conditions that have made scoring volatile.
As the final round approaches, much will hinge on patience and putting on greens softened by rain. For MacIntyre, a win would mark his third PGA Tour victory and provide a significant early-season boost; for Finau and others on the cusp of major qualification, a strong finish in San Antonio could be decisive. Organizers and players alike will be watching weather forecasts closely, with the potential for more delays to influence the timing and outcome of Sunday’s showdown.