Past Player Quotes – Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio

Common themes from player interviews about the Oaks course at TPC San Antonio:

• Winds are common and will impact ball-striking.
• Run-off areas around the greens are similar to Augusta National. Tough Around the Green play.
• Challenging course: tough start with holes #1-4.
• Keeping the ball in play off the tee is paramount.
• Bunkers and hazards abound for those spraying wide with driver.
• Take advantage of the par-5s.
• Did you know Charley Hoffman loves this course?
• The rough doesn’t grow in thick this early in the year, very non-penal.
• Second-shot course.
• Must miss approaches in the proper spots with the tough pin positions.
• Pays not to force birdie looks.
• Greens tend to be firm even after it rains.