Irving added a fifth birdie on the par-5 11th hole to take the lead, and he never relinquished it as he parred the next six holes. A two-putt bogey on the final hole sealed the two-shot victory. He’ll take the momentum next Wednesday to the Country Club of Birmingham to represent Texas as one-third of the U.S. State Team Championship squad with Zach Atkinson from Colleyville and Scott Abbott from Dallas.

“I was third in points for the State Team,” Irving said. “The TGA picks the third player for that team. Colby Harwell played really well all year, and I thought there was a really good chance Colby would get picked. When the TGA picked me, I really wanted to validate that decision this week.”

Mission accomplished, and his victory at Spanish Oaks puts him in position to potentially win a second straight Player of the Year award.

“It’s a big testament to how far I’ve come,” he said. “I’m really proud of myself. I’ve come a long way.”

Brock, the first- and second-round leader, finished in fifth place at 1-over 214.

Sunday began with a second round restart after darkness suspended play late on Saturday before the second round was completed. Play resumed at 7:34 a.m. on Sunday. Brock, holding a one-shot lead overnight, began the restart on the 15th tee and holed out his second shot from the fairway. The eagle took him to 6-under par. It also gave him a three-shot lead over Harwell. Brock made three pars to finish his second round with his second consecutive 68.

Fifty-six players made the 36-hole cut at 12- over 154. Five of the eight Spanish Oaks members in the field this week advance to the final round, led by Patrick Dat, who tied for ninth at 5-over 218. The other host members to make the cut included Josh Swanson (T11), Will Douglas (18th place), Joe Sanders (T25) and Chris Badciong (54th place).