How to watch Valero Texas Open, Round 4: Featured Groups, live scores, tee times, TV times

KAPALUA, Hawaii – It wasn’t really a secret but former FedExCup champion Jordan Spieth confirmed on Tuesday that he did indeed propose to long-time partner Annie Verret over the holidays. Spieth failed to give too many details of the proposal but confirmed the high school sweethearts are indeed now destined to walk down the aisle at some point in the future. “It was nice,â€� the Texan said of the occasion that came shortly before Christmas. “My brother was in town and her sister got in town, so we had our families there afterwards and it was a great night, really excited.â€� Having faced major championship nerves in the past Spieth said he was well prepared for the big occasion. Trying to close out last year’s Open Championship was more nerve-wracking but he expects those butterflies surrounding the pending nuptials will stay fresh for all time. “I was pretty confident,â€� he smiled. “I’ll probably at some point end up forgetting the British but I won’t probably forget the engagement.â€� Exactly how he popped the question is still not for public consumption although the 11-time PGA TOUR winner almost had to deviate from his plans. “I had a decent idea and then I was pretty sick. And so I had to have a backup plan. But I woke up and felt good that day and went through with it,â€� he added. The 24-year-old has kept his relationship with Verret fairly private over the years short of a few social media posts here and there. In contrast, he’s of course been part of the “Spring Breakâ€� crew with friends Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler and Smylie Kaufman giving the fans a unique insight into the boy’s trips and vacations he takes. Will those take a back seat now he’s settling down? “No, I think it’s important to have a really nice balance of, obviously, the grind, but then the stress-free kind of take your mind off it and also enjoy the fruits of your labor,â€� Spieth said from Maui. “If we don’t have celebrations of different things that we’re able to accomplish in life, whether it’s a wedding or it’s a great year, or whatever it is, then you’re going to look back in 20 years and say, I just worked my whole life. “If we have the luxury of being able to go out and do that, then I think we’ll enjoy doing so.â€�

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Stream live on Facebook Watch: Click here for Featured Groups coverage | Click here for Featured Holes coverage SILVIS, Ill. – Zach Johnson and Steve Stricker headline the Featured Groups for Sunday’s Facebook Watch coverage of the final round of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run. Also featured in the coverage are Ryan Moore, Arjun Atwal, Nick Hardy, Hudson Swafford, Lanto Griffin and Andrew Landry. The broadcast begins at 8:30 a.m. ET and runs through 6 p.m. Moore and Atwal get things started with an 8:38 a.m. ET tee time. Both players shot 1-under 70 in the third round and are 4 under for the tournament. Hardy and Swafford tee off at 9:05 a.m. The long-hitting Hardy, who played the Deere as an amateur last year, made the 36-hole cut on the number before shooting a third-round 69 to get to 5 under. Final-round playing partner Swafford struggled to a third-round 72 and is at 4 under. At roughly 9:45 a.m. ET, we will transition to the following two groups: Stricker and Griffin will go off at 9:59 a.m. Three-time Deere winner Stricker, 51, who splits time between the PGA TOUR and the PGA TOUR Champions, shot a disappointing third-round 71, while Griffin had a 69. Both players are 6 under par. Tournament ambassador and Iowa’s favorite son Johnson and Landry tee off at 10:08 a.m. Both players shot 67 in the third round and are 7 under. All players are teeing off the first hole. At 1 p.m. ET, Facebook Watch transitions to the Featured Holes portion of the broadcast. We start with coverage of the par-4 first hole and par-4 14th hole. Once play has completed at No. 1, we will begin coverage at the scenic par-3 16th hole, adjacent to the Rock River.

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It is often said that the PGA TOUR chases the sun, but contrary to popular belief, not every round is met with warm and sunny weather. From light sprinkles to sideways rain showers, TOUR players have to perform at their very best in a variety of challenging conditions. Keeping this in mind, FootJoy’s goal for its new collection of rain gear is to make every day playable for pros and amateurs alike. From insulated waterproof jackets designed for harsh weather to breathable and lightweight protection for warm conditions, FootJoy’s latest rainwear lineup is ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at it. DryJoys® Select LS Historically, waterproof fabrics have served the primary purpose of keeping players dry. This waterproof protection has often come with a compromise, though. A lack of breathability has trapped body heat causing players to feel hot and sticky, especially in warm conditions. As a result, many players have opted to get wet rather than slip-on waterproofs. To address this, FootJoy has introduced the new DryJoys Select LS jackets, half-zips, and pants. Specially engineered from a cutting edge Japanese fabrication, the DryJoys Select LS products are the lightest, most breathable, and most waterproof garments FootJoy has ever created. Validated by world-class players like Webb Simpson, the DryJoys Select LS features a 2.5 layer construction that reduces weight while still providing a full range of motion. “I played through some of the most challenging weather conditions of my career at this year’s Open Championship,� said Webb Simpson. “Blustery winds and rain coming from every direction, but the new Select LS delivered the protection I needed and kept me focused on my next shot.� The fabric is perfect for early Fall rain showers. It weighs less than a typical golf shirt while still providing complete waterproof protection. It also offers a soft, quiet, and flexible feel with an abundance of stretch. FJ HydroKnit™ The function of a rain jacket fused with the feel of a mid-layer. That is the idea behind the innovative FJ HydroKnit. This is easily the most versatile outerwear piece FootJoy has created and it has fooled a few TOUR players along the way. “When I first picked it up I thought it was a mid-layer,� said Rafa Cabrera Bello. “The stretch is incredible which allows me the full range of motion that I need, and it’s waterproof.� In creating FJ HydroKnit, FootJoy combined a durable water repellent (DWR) face coating with breathable fabrics. This construction forces water to bead up and prevents the outer layer from becoming saturated. Beneath the outer shell, a 3-Layer Bonded Face Lamination eliminates any water going through the garment and is 100% windproof. The versatility of FJ HydroKnit means it is the only layering piece players need from the first tee to the eighteenth hole. DryJoys® Tour LTS and FJ HydroLite™ Rounding out FootJoy’s comprehensive collection of rain gear is the DryJoys Tour LTS and FJ HydroLite. Both are breathable and offer 100% waterproof protection, but they were created for different conditions. Cool and rainy weather see players slipping on the insulated DryJoys Tour LTS while the feathery HydroLite is the perfect choice for Summer showers.

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