Austin Smotherman betting profile: Valero Texas Open
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Austin Smotherman of the United States lines up a putt on the second green during the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship 2026 at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on March 15, 2026 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Austin Smotherman missed the cut in his most recent appearance at this tournament in 2023. He'll tee off at TPC San Antonio - The Oaks Course April 2-5 looking to improve upon his past performances at the 2026 Valero Texas Open.
Smotherman's recent history at the Valero Texas Open
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MC | 73-74 | +3 |
| 2022 | T61 | 68-75-74-71 | E |
At the Valero Texas Open
- In Smotherman's most recent appearance at the Valero Texas Open, in 2023, he missed the cut after posting a score of 3-over.
- Smotherman's best finish at this event came in 2022, when he finished tied for 61st at even par.
- Brian Harman won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 9-under.
Smotherman's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 22, 2026 | Valspar Championship | MC | 71-79 | +8 | -- |
| March 15, 2026 | THE PLAYERS Championship | T13 | 67-72-70-73 | -6 | 80.556 |
| March 8, 2026 | Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard | W/D | 74-71 | +1 | -- |
| March 1, 2026 | Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches | T2 | 62-69-69-69 | -15 | 208.333 |
| Feb. 8, 2026 | WM Phoenix Open | MC | 70-76 | +4 | -- |
| Feb. 1, 2026 | Farmers Insurance Open | MC | 70-73 | -1 | -- |
| Jan. 25, 2026 | The American Express | T8 | 66-65-68-68 | -21 | 75.000 |
| Jan. 18, 2026 | Sony Open in Hawaii | MC | 71-69 | E | -- |
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance | T41 | 74-77-71-67 | +1 | 16.434 |
| Oct. 5, 2025 | Compliance Solutions Championship | 73 | 65-68-70-74 | -7 | 3.060 |
Smotherman's recent performances
- Smotherman has finished in the top 20 three times over his last ten appearances.
- Smotherman has finished in the top 10 twice over his last ten appearances.
- Smotherman has finished in the top five once over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, where he finished tied for second with a score of 15-under.
- Smotherman has an average of 0.375 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.841 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Smotherman has averaged 0.551 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Smotherman's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 34 | 0.415 | 0.375 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 2 | 1.031 | 0.841 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 134 | -0.293 | -0.293 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 141 | -0.534 | -0.372 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 39 | 0.619 | 0.551 |
Smotherman's advanced stats and rankings
- Smotherman ranks second on TOUR with a 1.031 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green average in 2026, while his 70.96% Greens in Regulation rate ranks 15th.
- His Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of 0.415 ranks 34th on TOUR, while his 303.2-yard average Driving Distance ranks 84th.
- Smotherman has earned 364 FedExCup Regular Season points in 2026, ranking 37th.
- On the greens, Smotherman has struggled with a -0.534 Strokes Gained: Putting mark that ranks 141st on TOUR. His Putts Per Round average of 29.23 ranks 124th.
All stats in this article are accurate for Smotherman as of the start of the Valero Texas Open.
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