J.J. Spaun Claims Texas Open – First Title Since U.S. Open

J.J. Spaun has secured the 2026 Valero Texas Open! The golfer snatched victory in a true thriller at TPC San Antonio. With an impressive round of 67 on Sunday, he triumphed by one stroke over Robert MacIntyre, Matt Wallace, and Michael Kim – marking his third PGA Tour title and his second win at this event!

For Spaun, the beginning of 2026 was anything but smooth. He made only three cuts in seven starts, his best finish was a T24, and his putting? It ranked among the top 10 worst on the entire Tour. But now, he shows us why he is the 2025 U.S. Open Champion and why he had an absolute dream season last year!

Pure Drama on the Wet Green

It was a Sunday that truly delivered. After the rain-delayed third round concluded on Sunday morning – Spaun carded a 66 in it – he truly took off in the final round under wet conditions. He remained bogey-free, sank four birdies, and topped it all off with an eagle on the drivable par-4 17th! From 1-under at the halfway point to 5-under for the round – what a phenomenal performance! Besides the glory, he also received a hefty $1.76 million and 500 FedExCup points.

Comeback of a Mental Powerhouse

Spaun himself admitted he wasn't in his desired form. This makes his victory even more significant at a venue that brought him luck back in 2022. After the immense pressure of the 2025 U.S. Open, he needed a mindset shift: less pressure on himself, more freedom in his play. And that's exactly what he impressively demonstrated on the green.

Now, with confidence and significant momentum, he heads to the Masters. With this momentum, J.J. Spaun is definitely back on our radar. There's more to come, golfers!