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
Tee shot flies long, missing the green to the back. Distance control falters against challenging pin placement.
Chip over bunker comes up short of the green. Struggled with elevation on the approach.
Uphill putt finds the cup for bogey. First blemish of the round on a vulnerable par-3 setup.
Drive finds the left-center fairway in excellent position. Sets up an aggressive approach shot.
8-iron nestles close to the pin. Exceptional approach shot execution earns SG +1.2 rating.
Short putt rolls in for birdie. Spaun finds his rhythm early with precision iron play.
Par-5 tee shot reaches right side of fairway with strong carry. Leaves 230 yards to the green.
3-wood approaches pin closely on the par-5. Excellent execution leaves makeable birdie putt.
Birdie putt rolls smoothly into the cup. SG +0.62 continues his hot streak on par-5s.
Driver holds center fairway perfectly. Clean positioning for another aggressive approach.
7-iron lands pin-high above the hole. Distance control is textbook perfect.
Downhill birdie putt drops in. Three birdies through nine holes showcase his dominance.
Tee shot settles on left side fairway. Solid positioning for the approach shot ahead.
9-iron settles near the pin with surgical precision. Tap-in birdie assured.
Short putt rolls in for fourth birdie. SG +1.2 exemplifies his consistent precision today.
Pitching wedge tee shot misses right of green. Uncharacteristic distance control error.
Chip from rough comes up short. Struggles with lie and club selection around the green.
Long putt breaks left, misses for second bogey. SG -0.95 halts his birdie streak.
Powerful drive finds right-center fairway. Positions Spaun for aggressive second shot.
2-iron strikes directly at pin, landing on green. Sets up eagle opportunity.
Eagle putt rolls in with precision. SG +2.62 highlights the round's most spectacular moment.
Drive finds left-center fairway with excellent distance. Ideal setup for aggressive approach.
3-wood climbs toward the pin, landing left-side green. Leaves short birdie attempt.
Birdie putt curves in smoothly. SG +0.62 caps his impressive round with fifth birdie.