Valero Texas Open Round 3 Suspended Due to Weather

Leaderboard tight as play halted by storms at TPC San Antonio

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:33pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fractured, multi-perspective scene of a PGA Tour golf tournament, with players, spectators, and the course itself broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of emerald green, sky blue, and golden yellow.The unpredictable weather at the Valero Texas Open forces a suspension of play, creating an uncertain path to the tournament's conclusion.San Antonio Today

The third round of the Valero Texas Open on the PGA TOUR was suspended on Saturday due to incoming storms, with heavy rain and lightning in the area around TPC San Antonio. The leaderboard was tightly bunched at the time of the suspension, with Scotland's Robert MacIntyre leading at 15-under par through 6 holes, followed closely by Sweden's Ludvig Åberg at 13-under.

Why it matters

The weather delay adds an element of unpredictability to the tournament, as players will now have to adjust to changing course conditions when play resumes. The close leaderboard also sets up a potentially thrilling finish, with several golfers in contention for the title.

The details

Play was halted at TPC San Antonio due to the approach of a strong thunderstorm system, with heavy rain and the threat of lightning in the area. Tournament organizers made the decision to suspend play in order to ensure the safety of players and spectators. At the time of the suspension, MacIntyre held a slim one-shot lead over Åberg, with a number of other contenders close behind.

  • Play was suspended on Saturday, April 11, 2026 due to the approaching storm system.

The players

Robert MacIntyre

A 25-year-old professional golfer from Scotland who currently leads the Valero Texas Open at 15-under par through 6 holes of the third round.

Ludvig Åberg

A 22-year-old Swedish professional golfer who is in solo second place at 13-under par through 6 holes of the third round.

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What they’re saying

“The weather has really thrown a wrench into things, but we'll be ready to go whenever they give us the green light to resume play.”

— Robert MacIntyre, Tournament Leader

What’s next

Tournament organizers will monitor the weather conditions and make a decision on when to resume play, with the goal of completing the third round and crowning a champion on Sunday.

The takeaway

This weather-induced suspension at the Valero Texas Open highlights the unpredictable nature of professional golf, where even the best-laid plans can be disrupted by Mother Nature. The close leaderboard sets up an exciting finish, with players needing to adapt to changing course conditions when play resumes.