Harrington faces crucial Texas test as Masters moves closer

Pádraig Harrington’s Valero Texas Open performance is now absolutely crucial with now just eight rounds remaining if he’s to qualify for the Masters next month.

Harrington is among 144 players teeing-up in today’s $6.2m (€4.5m) event on the JW Marriott TPC San Antonio course.

Just 15 members of the field are in the Masters and along with Harrington, who is also among seven past Major winners who have not qualified, are fighting for the two remaining Augusta invitations.