Manassero Shines at Texas Open, Ryder Leads After Round One
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Ryder’s Remarkable Start: An All-american Top Five
The 2025 Texas Open, the final PGA Tour stop before the highly anticipated Augusta masters, has commenced in San Antonio with American Sam Ryder seizing the early lead. Ryder, currently ranked 154th globally, carded a stunning -9 in the first round, achieving a bogey-free scorecard filled with birdies. This impressive performance positions him favorably to contend for the $1.4 million prize and 500 coveted Fedex Cup points.
Ryder’s dominance is mirrored by the strong showing of fellow American golfers. Keith Mitchell trails closely at -8, eager to close the one-stroke gap. Brian Harman sits in third place at -7.Jordan Spieth and Carson young are tied at -5, forming a formidable all-American top five.Tommy Fleetwood, representing England, leads a group at -4, standing as the highest-ranked player among those contenders.
Italian Stars Rise: Manassero and Molinari Make Their Mark
While the american contingent dominates the top of the leaderboard, Italian golfers Matteo Manassero and Francesco Molinari are making waves at the Texas Open. Manassero, showcasing consistent form, completed his first round at -3, placing him in a promising T12 position. His round featured three birdies and no bogeys, leaving him well within striking distance of the leaders. This follows a solid performance at the texas Children’s Houston Open, where he finished 39th at -7.
Francesco Molinari, a seasoned veteran, is also in contention, positioned at T19 with a score of -2. Just one stroke behind Manassero, Molinari is aiming to avoid a repeat of his Houston experience, where he missed the cut. His current standing offers a strong foundation for the remaining rounds.
World-Class Competition: Aberg and Matsuyama Face Challenges
The texas Open field includes notable players such as Ludvig Aberg and Hideki Matsuyama, both winners of Signature Events earlier in 2025. Aberg, who triumphed at the Genesis invitational, finds himself at T43 with a score of -1. Matsuyama, the victor at The Sentry, is currently at T90 with a score of +1. Both players face an uphill battle to climb the leaderboard in the remaining rounds.
The presence of these top-ranked players underscores the competitive nature of the Texas Open, where even seasoned champions must bring their best game to contend.
Looking Ahead: Second Round Tee Times and Broadcast Information
The second round of the Texas Open promises to be an exciting day of golf. Matteo Manassero is scheduled to tee off at 21:03 (Italian time), while Francesco Molinari began his round earlier at 15:30. Golf enthusiasts can catch the action live on Eurosport 2, with coverage beginning at 22:00 (Italian time) and continuing until the conclusion of the second round.
With the close proximity of the golf coverage to the start of the Giro dell’Azzurro, ther is potential for increased viewership as fans tune in to watch Manassero and other top players compete.