Brian Harman battled through adversity this week to win the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio, Texas. He finished at 9-under overall after he signed for a 3-over 75 to win by three shots.Ryan Gerard was solo second at 6-under after beginning the day nine shots off Harman. Gerard posted a 3-under 69 to jump 15 spots on the leaderboard and claim the runner-up spot.Meanwhile, Andrew Novak, who played with Harman in the final group on Sunday, could not get much of anything going. He finished the round with a 4-over 76 and tied for third with Maverick McNealy at 5-under.After his round, Harman explained to NBC's Damon Hack why it was such a difficult week.Harman reminded fans that things are bigger than golf. He revealed that a close family friend, Cathy Dowdy, was not doing well.She was put into hospice care this week. Dowdy is a pivotal member of the Harman family as she helped take care of the children.While he played at the Macau Open last year, his wife and Dowdy went on a family trip to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The Harman's 6-year-old son, Walter, got ripped out to sea on a boogie board during that trip.Dowdy attempted to save the young boy but suffered a brain injury and went into a coma. The little boy thankfully survived because Crane Cantrall, who witnessed the situation, rescued him.Despite the cold and brutal winds on Sunday, Harman prevailed with a heavy heart.He began the day with a birdie on the par-5 2nd before making two bogeys in the next four holes. The former Georgia Bulldog's day got worse at the par 4 9th with a double bogey to turn in 39 strokes.He sank two birdie putts at 12 and 14 but dropped two more shots with bogeys at 15 and 16. It was an up-and-down day for the former Open winner, but it was enough to finish the job.His two par saves on 17 and 18 were massive, as Novak made back-to-back bogeys on them.Harman prevailed to earn his first win of the season, but it was evident that her health status was on his mind.This victory came at a good time, as The Masters is next week. Harman has not had a bad start to the 2025 season, with three Top 25 finishes.Could it be a warm-up for him as he looks to win his second major championship?More Golf: Brooks Koepka Confirms Interest in PGA Tour Return from LIV Golf Miami