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MacIntyre Blazes to -8 in Round 2 at Valero Texas Open: Back-to-Back Eagles Ignite Tournament Contention

Valero Texas Open · Round 2 · Apr 4, 2026 · 15min

Total

+8.7

OTT

+3.4

APP

+4.4

ATG

+0.3

PUTT

+0.6

Robert MacIntyre delivered a scintillating Round 2 performance at the Valero Texas Open, carding a -8 (64) with seven birdies and two eagles. Consecutive eagles on holes 13 and 15 highlighted his assault, while his +8.7 Strokes Gained display positioned him squarely in contention for the title.

HOLE 5Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

305 ydsRemaining: 125 yds

Aggressive drive sets up short iron approach

8-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

123 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Pinpoint iron approach locks in birdie

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt converts for +1.2 SG scoring boost

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 10Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

295 ydsRemaining: 135 yds

Excellent drive positioning MacIntyre for a scoring opportunity

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

130 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

Pinpoint iron approach leaves a tap-in birdie putt

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

5 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Routine birdie conversion adds +1.2 SG contribution

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 12Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey

6-IronShot 1

SG: -0.52

165 ydsRemaining: 15 yds

Iron shot comes up 15 yards short of the green

PitchShot 2

SG: -0.24

12 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Pitch lands near pin but leaves a tricky downhill putt

PutterShot 3

SG: -0.19

3 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Difficult downhill putt leaves chance for bogey

PutterShot 4

SG: 0

3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Miss results in bogey, -0.95 SG loss disrupts momentum

Hole SG Total:-0.9

HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.49

310 ydsRemaining: 230 yds

Powerful drive splits the fairway on the par 5

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.65

220 ydsRemaining: 10 yds

Aggressive 3-wood leaves mere tap-in distance

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.49

10 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Eagle putt drops perfectly for +1.62 SG masterclass

Hole SG Total:+1.6

HOLE 14Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

300 ydsRemaining: 130 yds

Driving prowess leaves short iron approach

8-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

128 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Precise iron approach deposits ball near cup

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt converts for consecutive +1.2 SG contribution

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.49

315 ydsRemaining: 225 yds

Aggressive tee shot positions for eagle opportunity

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.65

215 ydsRemaining: 10 yds

3-wood finds green with birdie-eagle range

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.49

10 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Back-to-back eagle conversion showcases dominance at +1.62 SG

Hole SG Total:+1.6

HOLE 16Par 3 · 180 ydsBirdie

7-IronShot 1

SG: +0.68

178 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Exquisite 7-iron from par 3 tee lands near pin

PutterShot 2

SG: +0.37

2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt drops for +1.05 SG accumulation

Hole SG Total:+1.1

HOLE 17Par 4 · 430 ydsBogey

DriverShot 1

SG: -0.32

285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Drive reaches fairway leaving mid-iron approach

6-IronShot 2

SG: -0.24

142 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Iron lands near green but misses birdie range

PutterShot 3

SG: -0.16

3 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Putt misses, leaves challenging second attempt

PutterShot 4

SG: -0.08

3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Second putt misses for bogey, -0.8 SG setback

Hole SG Total:-0.8

HOLE 18Par 4 · 430 ydsBogey

DriverShot 1

SG: -0.32

290 ydsRemaining: 140 yds

Drive on 18th fairway leaves approach shot

7-IronShot 2

SG: -0.24

138 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Iron approach leaves makeable birdie attempt

PutterShot 3

SG: -0.16

2 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Birdie putt slides past, setting up bogey

PutterShot 4

SG: -0.08

2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Final putt drops for round-ending bogey, -0.8 SG

Hole SG Total:-0.8

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