Articles by Ryan Lavner

Ian Poulter signed up for the Valero Texas Open a few weeks ago for a final tune-up before Augusta. Read More

Rory McIlroy is trying to break out of his slump for the Masters. Is his decision to play the Texas Open just the trick? Read More

Staked to a four-shot lead last week in Morocco, Marcel Siem thought he was on the verge of fulfilling a lifelong dream and clinching a Masters berth. Then, on Sunday morning, he received a call from ... Read More

Some applauded Rory McIlroy for altering his schedule and padding his competitive-rounds played total. Others criticized his last-minute decision. Read More

This isn’t the first time that Rory McIlroy has entered a tournament at the last minute. No, he made a similar move last summer, adding the FedEx St. Jude Classic to his schedule in advance of the U.S... Read More

In a matter of months, Jordan Spieth went from possibly playing Monday qualifiers on the Web.com circuit to the PGA Tour’s premier pairing. Read More

Augusta National, it is not, but this week’s stop at TPC San Antonio apparently provides a stiff enough challenge that it has attracted the likes of Rory McIlroy, Matt Kuchar, Charl Schwartzel and Ian... Read More

Rory McIlroy will play alongside Matt Kuchar and Jordan Spieth in the opening two rounds of the Valero Texas Open. Read More

Last year TPC San Antonio ranked as the second-toughest non-major venue on the PGA Tour, with the 7,435-yard, par-72 course averaging 1.989 strokes over par. Read More