Valero Texas Open Round 2

Date
Fri 3rd April 2026 (UTC)
Fri 3rd April 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-04-03T12:30:00

Time

12:30:00 UTC (07:30:00 Local)

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League
PGA Tour

Season
2026

Round
14

Status
Match Finished

Location
TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course)

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Description

The second round at TPC San Antonio serves as a high-pressure "moving day" for those on the bubble of the Masters field. The primary objective for the field is to navigate the increasingly firm and fast greens of the Oaks Course, which are expected to present difficult pin positions near the edges of the green complexes. A major goal for the early starters is to post a low number before the afternoon "Texas gusts"—forecasted at 25-30 km/h—begin to penalize any shots that lose their flight window.

Strategically, the focus shifts to the "par-4 gauntlet" of holes 9 through 12, where precision off the tee is a mechanical necessity to avoid the rocky desert scrub. The goal for leaders like Robert MacIntyre is to maintain their aggressive approach on the par-5s while playing conservatively on the long par-3s. With the cut line projected to be around 2-under-par, the tactical mindset for those at even par or worse is to attack the flagsticks early, as the course historically becomes significantly harder to dismantle as the afternoon wears on.

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Robert MacIntyre (SCO) delivered a masterclass in desert golf, carding a blistering 8-under-par 64 to take a commanding four-stroke lead at 14-under-par. MacIntyre's performance set a new 36-hole scoring record at TPC San Antonio since the event moved here in 2010. His round was defined by "clinical efficiency," hitting 16 of 18 greens in regulation and leading the field in Strokes Gained: Approach. Despite a 45-minute lightning delay in the late afternoon, the Scotsman remained unfazed, closing his round with three birdies in his final five holes.

Ludvig Åberg (SWE) remains the primary challenger in solo second at 10-under-par after a steady 67. A crowded group follows at 9-under-par, including Tony Finau, Bud Cauley, Thorbjørn Olesen, and Kevin Roy. The day’s most dramatic surge came from Bronson Burgoon, who birdied six of his last seven holes to move safely inside the cut. Conversely, several big names will miss the weekend, as the cut settled at 2-under-par (142). Notable exits include Rickie Fowler (+1), who officially fell out of contention for a Masters invite, Max Homa (-1), and Tom Kim (E).

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