The Valero Texas Open starts today at the TPC – San Antonio.  The tournament has increased in stature since the days it was played late in the season and functioned largely as a last chance for the tour’s also-rans to pick up a win or some money to keep their cards for another year.  It’s placement along with the Shell Houston Open in the weeks before the Masters has helped draw a more impressive field in recent years.  This year does not feature as many big names from the tour but featured players include Phil Mickelson, defending FedEx Cup champ Billy Horschel, Masters winner Zach Johnson, Texas phenoms Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed as well as Dustin Johnson, Graeme McDowell, Jim Furyk, and Matt Kuchar.