Valero Texas Open: J.J. Spaun banks first win and books place in The Masters
The 31-year-old American overcame a poor start to land a stunning double prize after scoring a two-shot victory at TPC San Antonio.
First career win and an invite to the Masters! 🏆 @JJSpaun is victorious @ValeroTxOpen. pic.twitter.com/PdwErsy9j4
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 3, 2022
Difficult week for Masters hopefuls
Rory McIlroy, playing the week before the Masters for the first time since 2014, talked about the importance of getting four rounds under his belt when he addressed the press on Wednesday.
Defending Texas Open champion Jordan Spieth, who will be going for a second Green Jacket, also had a rather underwhelming week and started with rounds of 72-70-74.
A momentum-building round for @JordanSpieth.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 3, 2022
He finishes with a bogey-free Sunday @ValeroTXOpen. pic.twitter.com/wb7iopvkfr
Defending Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama certainly didn't get the warm-up he wanted after pulling out with a neck injury when 1-over for the week after nine holes of his second round.