The third round of the Valero Texas Open has been suspended until Sunday due to bad weather, creating a significant impact on the tournament’s progression. The delay extended to six hours before officials made the decision to halt play at 4:55 PM local time.
Robert MacIntyre, who started the tournament strong with an opening round of 66 followed by a 64, was leading at 15 under par when play was suspended. However, his lead was reduced from four shots to just two by Ludvig Åberg, who was at 13 under par through six holes.
Matt Wallace was also in contention, sitting at 11 under overall and 7 under on the day when play was called. Marco Penge made an impressive showing, reaching 10 under overall after making 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 seen intense competition among the players. As the tournament progresses, the weather conditions will play a crucial role in determining the outcome.
Observers are keenly awaiting the resumption of play on Sunday, as the standings could shift dramatically depending on how the players perform under pressure. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact timing of the resumption and any further weather-related delays that may occur.