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Spaun Dominates Round 3 at Valero Texas Open: Six Birdies and a Stunning Eagle Showcase His Precision

Valero Texas Open · Round 3 · Apr 6, 2026 · 12min

Total

+6.7

OTT

+3.2

APP

+2.3

ATG

+0.6

PUTT

+0.6

J.J. Spaun posted an impressive 66 in Round 3 at the Valero Texas Open, carding six birdies and one eagle for a -6 round. His stellar short game and strategic shot-making, highlighted by a remarkable eagle on the par-5 13th hole, demonstrated his championship potential.
HOLE 6Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
6 IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
180 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Tee shot flies long, missing the green to the back. Distance control falters against challenging pin placement.

WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.24
22 ydsRemaining: 8 yds

Chip over bunker comes up short of the green. Struggled with elevation on the approach.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
8 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Uphill putt finds the cup for bogey. First blemish of the round on a vulnerable par-3 setup.

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
295 ydsRemaining: 135 yds

Drive finds the left-center fairway in excellent position. Sets up an aggressive approach shot.

8 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
135 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

8-iron nestles close to the pin. Exceptional approach shot execution earns SG +1.2 rating.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Short putt rolls in for birdie. Spaun finds his rhythm early with precision iron play.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
310 ydsRemaining: 230 yds

Par-5 tee shot reaches right side of fairway with strong carry. Leaves 230 yards to the green.

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
220 ydsRemaining: 10 yds

3-wood approaches pin closely on the par-5. Excellent execution leaves makeable birdie putt.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.12
10 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt rolls smoothly into the cup. SG +0.62 continues his hot streak on par-5s.

Hole SG Total:+0.5
HOLE 9Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
288 ydsRemaining: 142 yds

Driver holds center fairway perfectly. Clean positioning for another aggressive approach.

7 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
142 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

7-iron lands pin-high above the hole. Distance control is textbook perfect.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Downhill birdie putt drops in. Three birdies through nine holes showcase his dominance.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
292 ydsRemaining: 138 yds

Tee shot settles on left side fairway. Solid positioning for the approach shot ahead.

9 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
138 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

9-iron settles near the pin with surgical precision. Tap-in birdie assured.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Short putt rolls in for fourth birdie. SG +1.2 exemplifies his consistent precision today.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 12Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
PWShot 1
SG: -0.52
180 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Pitching wedge tee shot misses right of green. Uncharacteristic distance control error.

WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.24
18 ydsRemaining: 12 yds

Chip from rough comes up short. Struggles with lie and club selection around the green.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
12 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Long putt breaks left, misses for second bogey. SG -0.95 halts his birdie streak.

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.79
315 ydsRemaining: 225 yds

Powerful drive finds right-center fairway. Positions Spaun for aggressive second shot.

2 IronShot 2
SG: +0.66
225 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

2-iron strikes directly at pin, landing on green. Sets up eagle opportunity.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.52
3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Eagle putt rolls in with precision. SG +2.62 highlights the round's most spectacular moment.

Hole SG Total:+2.0
HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
318 ydsRemaining: 222 yds

Drive finds left-center fairway with excellent distance. Ideal setup for aggressive approach.

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
222 ydsRemaining: 8 yds

3-wood climbs toward the pin, landing left-side green. Leaves short birdie attempt.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.12
8 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt curves in smoothly. SG +0.62 caps his impressive round with fifth birdie.

Hole SG Total:+0.5
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