MacIntyre Leads Valero Texas Open as Weather Suspends Round 3

Relentless rain forces officials to halt play, freezing the leaderboard with the Scotsman in front.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:59am

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An abstract, energetic painting featuring a golfer's silhouette swinging a club amidst a blur of neon-colored brushstrokes, capturing the dynamic motion and intensity of a rain-delayed tournament.The unpredictable weather at the Valero Texas Open creates a dramatic backdrop for the golfers' battle against the elements.San Antonio Today

The Valero Texas Open has been disrupted by inclement weather, with play suspended during the third round. Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre was leading the tournament by two shots when officials called the players off the course due to heavy rain. The weather delays have become a recurring theme at this event, with past tournaments also facing weather-related challenges that have impacted the competition.

Why it matters

Golf's unpredictable relationship with weather is a key part of the sport's drama and complexity. These weather-induced pauses can significantly disrupt a player's momentum and strategy, testing their mental fortitude as much as their physical skills. The Valero Texas Open has a history of weather delays influencing the outcome, making this latest suspension an intriguing chapter in the tournament's narrative.

The details

At the time of the suspension, MacIntyre held a two-shot lead over his closest competitors, including Ludvig Åberg and Kevin Roy. The players were forced to leave the course mid-round due to the relentless rain, freezing the leaderboard in its current state. Weather delays can be game-changers in golf, disrupting a player's rhythm and forcing them to adapt to the changing conditions when play resumes.

  • The third round of the Valero Texas Open was suspended due to heavy rain on April 12, 2026.

The players

Robert MacIntyre

A Scottish professional golfer who was leading the Valero Texas Open by two shots when play was suspended.

Ludvig Åberg

A Swedish professional golfer who was among the leaders when the third round was halted.

Kevin Roy

An American professional golfer who was also near the top of the leaderboard when the weather delay occurred.

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What’s next

Once the rain subsides, officials will determine when play can resume. The leaderboard will remain frozen until the third round is completed, at which point the final round will commence.

The takeaway

The Valero Texas Open's history of weather-related disruptions highlights the unpredictable nature of golf, where the elements can play a pivotal role in the outcome of a tournament. These delays test the players' mental fortitude and ability to adapt, adding an extra layer of complexity to the competition.