{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/680a0159fcccdba3a5365c3e/69d4969ff57702d2d923f6cb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Masters Shockers & Valero Recap - April 7th, 2026","description":"<p>On April 7th, 2026, we pivot from J.J. Spaun's dramatic Valero Texas Open victory to a bombshell week of 90th Masters off-course news, including Tiger Woods' rehab, Phil Mickelson's withdrawal, and Rory McIlroy's Champions Dinner.</p><p><br></p><h3>VALERO TEXAS OPEN</h3><ul><li>J.J. Spaun secures a dramatic one-stroke victory at the Valero Texas Open, holding off a fierce chase from Matt Wallace after Robert MacIntyre suffered a devastating collapse on the 18th hole.</li><li>The weekend leaderboard was heavily shaped by preferred lies and Michael Kim putting on an absolute ball-striking clinic.</li><li>David Ford's meticulous AimPoint reads and Kevin Yu's memorable putt added a final spark to an already wild tournament finish.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>90TH MASTERS: OFF-COURSE BOMBSHELLS</h3><ul><li>The golf world is reeling as Tiger Woods enters rehab following a Florida DUI rollover involving hydrocodone and an ultimatum from Vanessa Trump, while Phil Mickelson also withdraws.</li><li>Tiger stated, \"I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health,\" while Phil cited a need to \"navigate a personal health matter.\"</li><li>Defending 2025 champion Rory McIlroy made sure to honor both absent legends at his Champions Dinner, noting, \"I want to make sure that they are acknowledged as well.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>CHAMPIONS DINNER &amp; TOURNAMENT FAVORITES</h3><ul><li>Rory McIlroy served up a feast of elk sliders, Wagyu, and his mom's bacon-wrapped dates, while tournament favorites Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau arrived at Augusta with entirely different new additions.</li><li>+1000 favorite Bryson DeChambeau is putting lead tape on his driver's crown—prompting Michael Breed to call it \"something I have never seen before.\"</li><li>+500 favorite Scottie Scheffler arrived with his 10-day-old son, Remy, with Amanda Balionis noting the new dad is \"a little extra amped up.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>ROSTER SHAKE-UPS &amp; AMATEUR DREAMS</h3><ul><li>Patrick Reed is leaving LIV Golf for the DP World Tour amid a PGA Tour suspension, while 39-year-old real estate agent Brandon Holtz prepares for a magical amateur debut.</li><li>Reed explained his tour move is to be a present father and \"watch them grow up.\"</li><li>Holtz has his dad, Jeff, caddying, who advised his son to \"keep it light look around enjoy this and now focus\" as they finally see \"what is behind that rope.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Quick Hits</h3><p>Michael Kim's elite ball striking • David Ford's AimPoint tactics • Kevin Yu's clutch putt</p>","author_name":"Golf.ai"}