Finau Fires 66 at Valero Texas Open: Eagle on 13th Propels Strong Round 1 Start

Solid 285-yard drive to start the back nine well.

8-iron misses target slightly, leaving 12 feet.

Misses the 12-foot birdie attempt.

Misses the comeback; bogey at SG -0.8 marks a rare stumble.

Explosive 298-yard drive bounces back from the previous bogey.

Strong 3-wood leaves just 4 yards to the green.

Chip rolls through to 6 feet; slight overplay.

Makes the 6-footer; +0.62 SG recovers momentum nicely.

Another strong 291-yard drive; rhythm continues in the front nine.

Perfect 7-iron finds 2 feet from the cup; birdie is certain.

Makes the short putt; +1.2 SG caps off a flawless round.

Near-perfect iron play leaves just 2 yards short, but the lie is delicate near the hazard.

Pitch shot drifts 10 feet past the hole; delicate distance control cost him here.

Misses the comeback putt; bogey mars an otherwise flawless day at -0.95 SG.

Explosive 295-yard drive sets up eagle opportunity on this reachable par 5.

Perfect 3-wood approach leaves just 5 yards; eagle is within reach now.

Chip-in eagle! +2.62 SG marks the day's signature moment.

Powerful 288-yard drive carries momentum from the eagle at 13.

Precise 8-iron finds 2 feet from the pin; birdie is a formality.

Makes the short putt; +1.2 SG reflects aggressive, controlled golf.

Another strong 292-yard drive; Finau's rhythm is intact.

3-wood reaches near the green; 3 yards to the cup.

Slightly aggressive chip leaves 8 feet for birdie.

Makes the 8-footer; +0.62 SG shows solid execution on par 5s.

Solid 290-yard drive on the difficult 17th hole.

Excellent 7-iron approach to 3 feet; scoring opportunity clear.

Makes the birdie; +1.2 SG marks another successful conquest.