Texas Open Recap: Yellamaraju T-14 as Spaun Claims Victory Post-US Open
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San Antonio, April 6 (NationPress) Sudarshan Yellamaraju showcased his impressive skills this week, concluding the Texas Open in a commendable T-14 position with a total score of 10-under par (69-73-66-70) in this PGA Tour event held in San Antonio on Monday.
Yellamaraju delivered a remarkable 6-under 66 during his third round, achieving this feat without a single bogey and including six birdies, even as rain interrupted play. He followed this up with a steady 2-under 70 in the final round, elevating his position from T-41 at the suspension of play on the third day to T-14 by the tournament's conclusion. His final round featured birdies on the 14th, 15th, fourth, and sixth holes. Unfortunately, two consecutive bogeys on the eighth and ninth holes at the end of his round prevented Yellamaraju from securing his third successive top 10 finish.
As play was suspended on the third day, attention was riveted on Robert MacIntyre and Ludvig Åberg, who appeared to be in a commanding position with less than two rounds to go.
However, Sunday brought a change as JJ Spaun (69-69-66-67) concluded the tournament at 17-under par. He clinched victory with a brilliant 6-under 66 in the third round, followed by a 5-under 67 in the final, winning by a narrow margin of one shot. MacIntyre (66-64-72-70) ended the week tied for second place alongside Matt Wallace (71-69-64-68) and Michael Kim (72-65-66-69).
Spaun entered the tournament already assured a spot in the Masters as the reigning US Open champion. However, with seven starts in 2026 yielding no top 20 finishes, his form was a concern.
Post-victory, Spaun discussed the pressures of competing after achieving major championship success and his efforts to alleviate those expectations. Since the Players Championship, this has been the philosophy guiding JJ Spaun.
Tommy Fleetwood concluded the tournament in T-10 with a total score of 11-under par for the week (67-70-71-69). The English golfer finished his third round on day four with a score of 1-under 71, followed by a 3-under 69 in the final round, securing a top 10 finish.