Will Webb Simpson finish in the Top 20 at the 2026 Valero Texas Open?

“Webb Simpson recently achieved a T18 finish at the Valspar Championship (March 19-22), demonstrating his capability to secure a top-20 position in a competitive field.. His T18 at Valspar showed significant gains in putting and around-the-green strokes gained (top-30 SG in those categories), indicating a recent improvement in crucial aspects of his game..”

“Current Tournament Position: Simpson is currently T107/T117 at +1 after Round 1. The historical base rate of players outside the top 100 after the first round rallying to finish in the top 20 is exceptionally low (typically <3%).. Misleading Career Stats: The bull cites a 75% career cut rate, but this is heavily skewed by his prime years. In 2024, Simpson had only 1 top-25 finish in 16 starts (~6%), and he missed the cut at the Valero Texas Open in 2025..”