The Florida Swing concludes next week with the 2026 Valspar Championship. It’s also the 11th stop on the PGA Tour’s 2026 schedule and it’s the third-to-last before the Masters.
The Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort will host once again. Viktor Hovland returns as the defending champion.
Viktor Hovland holds the trophy after winning the 2026 Valspar Championship at the Copperhead course at Innisbrook Resort.
Also on the entry list as of the Friday, March 13, deadline is Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas.
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Other notables in the field: Akshay Bhatia, Keegan Bradley, Patrick Cantlay, Corey Conners, Matt Fitzpatrick, Max Homa, Billy Horschel, Robert MacIntyre, Jordan Spieth and Sahith Theegala.
The Copperhead Course ranks ninth on the Golfweek’s Best 2025: Top public-access golf courses in Florida list.
After the Valspar, the PGA Tour takes a Texas two-step to the Texas Children’s Houston Open and the Valero Texas Open before heading to Augusta National Golf Club for the first major of the season.
There are now just three more chances for those not already invited to earn a tee time in the Masters by virtue of winning a PGA Tour event.
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This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Valspar field announced with defending champ Viktor Hovland entered
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