Rodolfo Gonzalez. Sam Ryder tees off on the 17th hole during the first round of the Texas Open golf tournament, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

S AN ANTONIO (AP) - Sam Ryder wasn’t sure his neck would feel good enough for him to play Thursday in the Valero Texas Open. He found a swing and hardly missed a putt on his way to a 9-under 63 ...

Sam Ryder of the United States hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 at Memorial Park Golf Course on March 27, 2025 in ...

Sam Ryder's neck was bothering him and he wasn't sure he could swing. ... His round including a drive well right on the 17th on hard pan with a rock embedded about 4 inches behind his golf ball.

Sam Ryder tees off on the 17th hole during the first round of the Texas Open golf tournament, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Credit: AP/Rodolfo Gonzalez ...

Sam Ryder gets his ball out of the cup after making a birdie on the 16th hole during the first round of the Texas Open golf tournament, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photos ...

Sam Ryder gets his ball out of the cup after making a birdie on the 16th hole during the first round of the Texas Open golf tournament, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photos ...

Sam Ryder gets his ball out of the cup after making a birdie on the 16th hole during the first round of the Texas Open golf tournament, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photos ...

Sam Ryder gets his ball out of the cup after making a birdie on the 16th hole during the first round of the Texas Open golf tournament, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photos ...

Sam Ryder gets his ball out of the cup after making a birdie on the 16th hole during the first round of the Texas Open golf tournament, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photos ...