J. J. Spaun captured the Valero Texas Open title with a final 5-under 67, finishing 17-under 271 and earning his first victory since last year’s U.S. Open.

Spaun seized the win with an eagle on the 17th and a strong finish, while Robert MacIntyre briefly led but bogeyed the final hole, tying for second with Matt Wallace and Michael Kim at 16-under.

Ludvig Åberg tied for fifth in the final round, authoring a 70 as he builds toward the Masters after another top-10 showing.

The Aramco Championship, co-sanctioned by the LPGA and Ladies European Tour and organized by Golf Saudi, featured a $4 million purse and drew many of the world’s top players, signaling more US events to come.

Weather was wet and windy over the weekend at TPC San Antonio, adding to the challenge as players prepared for Augusta National.

Spaun’s season has shown a clear trajectory: struggles in 2023-24 gave way to a strong 2025 season and a near-miss at THE PLAYERS, with momentum continuing into 2026.

Lauren Coughlin, in the LPGA Aramco Championship at Shadow Creek, won by five strokes to claim her first LPGA victory since 2024, finishing at 7-under 281.

Spaun spoke about managing expectations and pressure early in the year, adopting a relaxed mindset and focusing on taking each day as it comes, especially in majors and big events.

He emphasized a return to a freer, less pressurized mindset after the major win, sticking to a personal mantra that helped sustain performance.

The Texas Open win came amid renewed pressure from his breakout season, with Spaun crediting a calmer approach as key to sustaining form.

Sunday’s finish occurred under weather disruptions and other logistical challenges at The Oaks Course, including earlier hotel evacuation and rough conditions.

Final-round prize money was distributed in stepped amounts for lower finishers, illustrating the depth of payouts beyond the top positions.