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Matt Wallace’s big drives, ugly weather and more

2023 Valero Texas Open

The group of Ricky Barnes, Beau Hossler and Mark Hubbard wait on the 11th tee during a weather delay during the first round of the 2023 Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio. (Photo: Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)

First, it was a lengthy fog delay. Then rain had players reaching for towels. Then the wind picked up. Some players finally got to the first tee less than an hour before sunset.

So things were pretty fouled up on Thursday, but the good news is it should get better.

Temperatures are expected to get into the 80s through each of the last three rounds and there’s little chance of more rain.

“We’re kind of used to it as golfers when it happens like that, but when you’re on, off, on, off and not sure when you’re going to really start because of the fog,” Wallace said, “I had about four warmups today, so I was definitely ready to go, but mentally it was difficult to get yourself in the frame of mind.”

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