J.J. Spaun punched his ticket to the Masters after firing a three-under-par to claim the first victory of his career at the Texas Open. The journeyman world number 242 from Los Angeles recovered from a disastrous double-bogey opening hole to card five birdies and 12 pars to finish on 13 under for the tournament at San Antonio.
Australia's Matt Jones, who finished with a six-under-par 66, and Matt Kuchar (69) finished two off the lead tied for second on 11 under.
The first tournament PGA Tour victory of Spaun's career means he claimed the last available spot to the Masters in Augusta, the first time he has played in the iconic tournament.
Spaun's entry at Augusta will be only the third time ever he has played in a major, following a 35th place finish at the 2018 PGA Championship and a missed cut at last year's US Open.
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