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Spaun seals one-shot Texas Open victory ahead of Masters

PUBLISHED Apr 5, 2026, 11:36 PM ET

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San Antonio — J.J. Spaun closed with a five-under 67 on Sunday at the Valero Texas Open, eagling the par-4 17th and finishing 17-under to win by one shot on April 6 as play resumed after weather suspensions. The victory, Spaun's third PGA Tour title and his first since the U.S. Open, moves him to Augusta this week with renewed momentum; Matt Wallace and Robert MacIntyre tied for second, one stroke behind, after weather-delayed rounds.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Play earlier in the week saw MacIntyre and Aberg as early leaders during rounds one and two.
A hotel evacuation and prolonged rain suspended play late Friday and into Saturday.
Spaun shot a 6-under 66 in the third round to climb the leaderboard.
On Sunday, Spaun birdied Nos. 2, 10, 14 and 16 and eagled the 17th.
Spaun finished 17-under with a final 67 on April 6, winning by one shot.

News Intelligence

If you're a golf fan, Spaun's victory is a thrilling prelude to the Masters. His performance, especially the eagle on the 17th, shows he's in top form. You might want to keep an eye on him in Augusta.

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Who Benefited

J.J. Spaun benefited most from his one-shot win, securing momentum and increased visibility ahead of the Masters and reinforcing his status as a recent major champion.

Who Impacted

Runners-up such as Matt Wallace and Robert MacIntyre suffered the narrow loss of a tournament title and missed the immediate win despite strong performances under difficult conditions.

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Articles Published:: 5
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Who Benefited

J.J. Spaun benefited most from his one-shot win, securing momentum and increased visibility ahead of the Masters and reinforcing his status as a recent major champion.

Who Impacted

Runners-up such as Matt Wallace and Robert MacIntyre suffered the narrow loss of a tournament title and missed the immediate win despite strong performances under difficult conditions.