Tony Finau Saves Round with Stunning Hole-in-One at Valero Texas Open

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Tony Finau faced a tense situation Friday at the Valero Texas Open, battling back from three consecutive bogeys and trailing just one stroke behind the projected cut line. In a remarkable turn of events, Finau made an ace on the 16th hole, securing his place for the weekend.

The ace came with an 8-iron from 199 yards at the par-3 16th hole, propelling him to 3-under for the tournament, solidly above the cut line. After carding a 3-under 69 in his opening round, Finau fought through a tougher second round, standing even par with two holes remaining.

“When I needed it most, it was incredible to see the ball go in,” Finau said after his round. “I’ve been hitting the ball well, but the momentum had shifted after those bogeys. Getting that hole-in-one really turned my round around.”

With the pressure mounting, Finau’s hole-in-one not only boosted his spirits but also his overall standing in the tournament. As one of the top competitors, he had hoped to maintain a consistent play throughout the event.

As the tournament progresses, Finau will look to continue his momentum into the weekend, aiming for a strong finish. The Valero Texas Open remains a crucial event for players vying for critical points leading up to the Masters.