The third round of the Valero Texas Open has been suspended until Sunday due to bad weather, creating a significant shift in the competition. Robert MacIntyre, who had a commanding four-shot lead, saw that margin reduced to just two shots by Ludvig Åberg through six holes before play was halted.
The decision to suspend play came after a lengthy delay of six hours, with officials making the call at 4:55 PM local time. MacIntyre had been performing exceptionally well, starting the tournament with an opening round of 66 followed by a stellar 64, placing him at 15 under par when play was suspended.
Ludvig Åberg, who was at 13 under par at the time of the suspension, has been a formidable competitor, narrowing the gap as the tournament progressed. Meanwhile, Matt Wallace was at 11 under overall and had an impressive 7 under on the day when the round was called off.
Marco Penge also made headlines, reaching 10 under overall after an impressive performance that included seven birdies on his opening nine holes. The Valero Texas Open is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour, and this year’s event has showcased some thrilling golf amidst challenging weather conditions.
As players prepare to return to the course on Sunday, observers are keen to see how the leaderboard will shift further. The tournament’s outcome remains uncertain, and details remain unconfirmed regarding the impact of the weather on the final rounds.