JJ Spaun claimed his second Valero Texas Open title after a superb back-nine surge at TPC San Antonio, finishing with a five-under 67 to reach 17 under and edge out Robert MacIntyre and Matt Wallace.
The 2025 US Open champion made three birdies and an eagle down the stretch while playing an hour ahead, setting the target MacIntyre could not match. MacIntyre, who had led for much of the week, returned early on Sunday to complete 12 holes of his storm-delayed third round and signed off with an even-par 72 to retain a one‑shot lead into the final round. He opened the final round with nine straight pars, slipped three off the lead, then reignited his challenge with an eagle at the par‑four 17th. His hopes unravelled at the 18th when an errant second shot from the wet fairway left him 30 feet short; his birdie attempt to force a play-off came up short.
Spaun, who had not finished inside the top 20 in seven PGA Tour starts this year, celebrated his first victory since last year’s US Open triumph at Oakmont. “This game is so crazy,” he said. “I haven’t been feeling the form I wanted based on last season, and I’ve just been trying to take each day as it comes and accept what I have. There’s so much that comes with winning big events like a US Open or any major. I put a lot of pressure on myself to start the year, a lot of expectations. I went into the last few weeks, starting at The Players, trying to free myself up and put less pressure on myself. It’s been challenging, but sticking to that mantra has really helped me.”
Joining Ryder Cup star MacIntyre in a tie for second on 16 under were Matt Wallace and Kim. Ludvig Åberg and Andrew Putnam shared fifth place.
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