Séamus Power Trails Leader by Six Shots After Round 1 of Valero Texas Open

Inclement weather delayed the start of the tournament by 90 minutes

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:21am

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Irish golfer Séamus Power is currently six strokes behind American Mark Hubbard after the opening round of the weather-affected Valero Texas Open. The tournament start was delayed by 90 minutes due to the poor conditions.

Why it matters

The Valero Texas Open is an important PGA Tour event, and Power's performance will be closely watched as he looks to build on his recent success on the tour. The weather delays could also impact the overall tournament dynamics.

The details

Power carded an opening round score that left him six shots behind leader Mark Hubbard. The start of the tournament was pushed back by 90 minutes due to inclement weather in the San Antonio area.

  • The Valero Texas Open began on April 3, 2026.
  • The opening round was delayed by 90 minutes due to weather.

The players

Séamus Power

An Irish professional golfer currently competing on the PGA Tour.

Mark Hubbard

An American professional golfer leading the Valero Texas Open after the first round.

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What’s next

The tournament will continue over the next three days, with Power looking to make up ground on the leader Hubbard.

The takeaway

Despite the weather delays, the opening round of the Valero Texas Open has set the stage for an exciting tournament, with Séamus Power hoping to close the gap on leader Mark Hubbard over the coming days.