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MacIntyre Dominates Valero Texas Open Round 1 with Aggressive Shotmaking, Cards -6 (66)

Valero Texas Open · Round 1 · Apr 5, 2026 · 12min

Total

+6.7

OTT

+2.9

APP

+2.8

ATG

+0.4

PUTT

+0.5

Robert MacIntyre showcased aggressive, efficient play at the Valero Texas Open, carding six birdies en route to a -6 (66) opening round. Despite a bogey at the 180-yard par-3, MacIntyre gained an estimated 6.7 strokes on par through exceptional ball-striking and opportunistic scoring on the par-5s.
HOLE 6Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
7-IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
180 ydsRemaining: 15 yds

Pulled 7-iron drifts left, missing the green. Difficult recovery needed from the fringe.

Pitching WedgeShot 2
SG: -0.24
15 ydsRemaining: 8 feet

Chip shot leaves him 8 feet away. Conservative approach costs strokes on the par-3.

PuttShot 3
SG: -0.19
8 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes the putt but settles for bogey. Only blemish of his solid round.

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

Solid drive down the middle finds the fairway. Aggressive rhythm returns.

8-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
135 ydsRemaining: 2 feet

8-iron strikes pure, landing 2 feet from pin. Elite ball-striking kicks in with +1.2 SG.

PuttShot 3
SG: +0.24
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Converts short birdie putt. Seizes momentum with first birdie.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
310 ydsRemaining: 230 yds

Bold drive on the par-5 sets up aggressive approach angle. 230 yards remain.

5-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
220 ydsRemaining: 10 yds

5-wood runs through to green's edge. Aggressive 2-under-par play on full display.

ChipShot 3
SG: +0.12
10 ydsRemaining: 4 feet

Deft chip settles 4 feet away. Positioning for easy birdie.

PuttShot 4
SG: +0.12
4 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt drops. Par-5 converted efficiently with +0.62 SG gain.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 10Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
290 ydsRemaining: 140 yds

Opening drive of back nine finds fairway in perfect position. Clean strike.

9-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
140 ydsRemaining: 3 feet

9-iron zips to 3 feet from pin. Pristine accuracy yields another +1.2 SG gain.

PuttShot 3
SG: +0.24
3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes birdie. Back nine kicks off with four birdies already in the bag.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.49
315 ydsRemaining: 225 yds

Powerful drive showcases MacIntyre's length. 225 yards to the pin remains.

3-IronShot 2
SG: +0.65
225 ydsRemaining: 6 feet

3-iron trajectory finds 6 feet. Eagle eagle chance materializes with +1.62 SG.

PuttShot 3
SG: +0.49
6 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Nails eagle putt! Peak performance on par-5. Dominant +1.62 SG outcome.

Hole SG Total:+1.6
HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
305 ydsRemaining: 235 yds

Second par-5 drive carries well, leaving 235 yards for approach. Aggressive setup.

4-IronShot 2
SG: +0.22
235 ydsRemaining: 12 feet

4-iron plays conservatively to back of green. Strategic layup approach.

ChipShot 3
SG: +0.12
12 ydsRemaining: 3 feet

Chip settles 3 feet away. Birdie putt set up perfectly.

PuttShot 4
SG: +0.12
3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Converts birdie. Sixth birdie of the round with +0.62 SG on par-5.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 17Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Driver finds fairway, setting up final birdie opportunity. 145 yards remain.

8-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
145 ydsRemaining: 2 feet

Precise 8-iron to 2 feet. Pinpoint accuracy on approach shots all day.

PuttShot 3
SG: +0.24
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Knocks in final birdie putt. +1.2 SG caps off dominant -6 (66) round.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
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