J.J. Spaun Wins Texas Open for Second Time

Spaun's third PGA Tour victory ends his year-long drought since last June's U.S. Open

Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:51pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic motion and energy of the final round of the Texas Open golf tournament, with overlapping geometric shapes and planes in shades of green, blue, and tan representing the course and golfers' movements.Spaun's dramatic eagle on the 17th hole proved the decisive blow in his second Texas Open victory.San Antonio Today

J.J. Spaun shot a 5-under-par 67 in the final round of the Valero Texas Open, including a late eagle, to win the tournament for the second time. Spaun finished at 17-under 271, one shot ahead of Scotland's Robert MacIntyre, Michael Kim, and England's Matt Wallace, who shared second place.

Why it matters

Spaun's victory ends a year-long drought since his last PGA Tour win at the 2022 U.S. Open, and marks his third career PGA Tour title. The Texas Open is one of the longest-running events on the PGA Tour, having been played since 1922, making Spaun's repeat win a notable accomplishment.

The details

Spaun's eagle on the par-4 17th hole proved to be the difference, as he was able to hold on for the one-shot victory despite a par on the final hole. MacIntyre, the second-round leader, had an eagle of his own on the 17th to stay in contention, but could not catch Spaun. The final round was played in close to continuous play, with golfers staying in their third-round groups to expedite the process.

  • The final round was played on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
  • Spaun's last PGA Tour victory was at the 2022 U.S. Open.

The players

J.J. Spaun

An American professional golfer who won the Valero Texas Open for the second time in his career.

Robert MacIntyre

A professional golfer from Scotland who finished one shot behind Spaun in second place.

Michael Kim

An American professional golfer who tied for second place with MacIntyre and Matt Wallace.

Matt Wallace

An English professional golfer who tied for second place with MacIntyre and Kim.

Andrew Putnam

An American professional golfer who tied for fifth place at 15-under par.

Ludvig Aberg

A Swedish professional golfer who tied for fifth place at 15-under par.

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What they’re saying

“It wasn't secured until Scotland's Robert MacIntyre, playing in the final group, misfired on his second shot on the final hole and recovered only for a par, leaving him with 70 for the round and one stroke back.”

— Field Level Media

What’s next

Spaun will look to build on his Texas Open victory and continue his strong play on the PGA Tour. The next major championship is the 2026 U.S. Open, where Spaun will aim to defend his title from 2022.

The takeaway

J.J. Spaun's victory at the Texas Open, his third career PGA Tour win, demonstrates his resilience and ability to bounce back after a year-long drought. His repeat win at this historic tournament solidifies his status as one of the rising stars on the PGA Tour.