Mark Hubbard seized the first-round lead at the Valero Texas Open, firing a 65 with six birdies in his last eight holes. Scotland's Robert MacIntyre sits one stroke back after a strong finish with five birdies on his closing holes, including the last two. England's Tommy Fleetwood trails by two shots after an opening 67.

The opening round faced a 90-minute weather delay, forcing 24 players to complete their rounds Friday. Among those still on course was England's John Parry, who was four under with four holes remaining. The Texas Open offers a coveted Masters invitation, creating significant stakes for the entire field.

Several players, including Tony Finau, are hoping victory this week secures their spot at Augusta. Finau, who hasn't missed a major since the 2017 US Open, expressed confidence in his game despite struggling to string together four solid rounds. "I'm off to a good start this week," he said. "I'll just be looking to capitalise on three more days of good golf."