Scotland's MacIntyre Leads Valero Texas Open by 4 Shots

The 25-year-old Scot surges ahead at the midpoint of the PGA Tour event in San Antonio.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 3:32am

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Scotland's Robert MacIntyre fired a second-round 66 to take a commanding 4-shot lead at the midpoint of the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio. The 25-year-old is seeking his first PGA Tour victory after several close calls in recent seasons.

Why it matters

MacIntyre has emerged as one of the rising young stars on the PGA Tour, with multiple top-10 finishes in major championships. A win at the Valero Texas Open would be his breakthrough victory and could propel him into the top echelon of the world golf rankings.

The details

MacIntyre carded a 6-under 66 on Friday to reach 12-under par for the tournament, four shots clear of the field. He made six birdies and no bogeys in his second round to seize control of the event. The Scot has finished in the top 10 at the last two major championships and is seeking his first PGA Tour title.

  • MacIntyre opened with a 66 on Thursday to take the first-round lead.
  • He followed that up with a 66 on Friday to extend his advantage to 4 shots.

The players

Robert MacIntyre

A 25-year-old professional golfer from Scotland who is seeking his first PGA Tour victory.

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What’s next

MacIntyre will look to maintain his lead over the weekend and capture his maiden PGA Tour title on Sunday.

The takeaway

MacIntyre's strong play at the Valero Texas Open is the latest sign that he is ready to break through and win on the PGA Tour after several close calls in major championships. A victory this week would be a significant milestone in the young Scot's career.