Hoey's eagle finish ignites hope at Texas OpenRico Hoey of the Philippines plays his shot from the second tee during the first round of the Valero Texas Open 2026 at the TPC San Antonio on April 02, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Still, Hoey’s late surge lifted him into a tie for 46th — well within striking distance given his explosive scoring ability. Yet his closing eagle may prove to be the turning point he needs. With a season-best tied 24th finish at the Phoenix Open and recent respectable showings — including a tie for 26th at the Valspar Championship and a joint 28th at the Houston Open — Hoey has shown flashes of form. If he can carry the confidence from that electrifying finish, he could emerge as a dark horse contender this week.

Source: Philippine Star April 03, 2026 04:19 UTC