J.J. Spaun rallies to win Texas Open for first title since US Open
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Key Points:
- J.J. Spaun won the Valero Texas Open with a final round 5-under 67, securing his third PGA Tour victory and first since winning the U.S. Open last summer.
- Spaun made crucial shots late in the round, including a birdie on the 16th and an eagle on the 17th, finishing at 17-under 271 to hold off Robert MacIntyre.
- Robert MacIntyre, who led much of the tournament, finished one shot behind after a closing 70, missing a birdie putt on the final hole that would have forced a playoff.
- Spaun, who had struggled with form earlier in the season, described the victory as a confidence boost heading into the Masters, emphasizing the pressure he felt as a major champion.
- Ludvig Aberg continued his strong season with a third consecutive top-10 finish, tying for fifth place alongside Andrew Putnam.
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