Tony Finau arrived at the 18th tee with a chance at a course record, but his approach splashed in the water and his bogey dropped him into a second-round tie for the lead with Bud Cauley at the Valero Texas Open on Friday.

A birdie at the par-5 final hole would have given Finau a share of the course record, but he settled for a 7-under 65 and is tied with Cauley at 8 under through 36 holes at TPC San Antonio.

Cauley, a former NCAA standout at Alabama who's yet to win through six seasons as a pro, had a lead at the halfway point after his 66 in the morning.

Cauley and Finau, winner last year at the Puerto Rico Open, both lead by one over 23-year-old Australian Cameron Smith, Kevin Chappell, Robby Shelton and veteran 1994 Texas Open winner Bob Estes.

Defending champion Charley Hoffman, who shared the lead at the halfway point of the Masters this month, birdied his 17th hole to get to 1 under for the tournament and one shot inside the cut number.

On Saturday, April 22 join us for the Valero Texas Open’s 19th Hole Fiesta, an official FIESTA® event. Even after the last putt drops, bar and concession service in The Backyard will continue well into the evening along with backyard games and live music by the popular 80’s cover band, The Spazmatics. The Valero Texas Open 19th Hole Fiesta is presented by Taco Bell, KFC and Kickstart from Mountain Dew.

	Complimentary to all spectators in attendance on Saturday, the 19th Hole Fiesta will begin once play has concluded for the day, at approximately 5 p.m., and will wrap-up around 9:30 p.m. For those who choose to attend just the After Party, a $30 charge at the gate will apply.

	College students will receive FREE admission to the tournament after 2 p.m. with a valid college ID and are invited to stick around for the 19th Hole Fiesta.

The Valero Texas Open is proud to honor all Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Veteran, and Retired Military as well as the First Responders of Bexar County.

All Bexar County First Responders and one guest will receive free admission and parking (River City Community Church - 16765 Lookout Road) to the tournament, compliments of Valero Energy Foundation. Click here to learn more and pre-register for complimentary admission to the Valero Texas Open.

Throughout the tournament any Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Veteran, and Retired Military are invited for free admission and parking at River City Community Church, compliments of USAA. Click here to learn more and pre-register for complimentary admission to the Valero Texas Open.

New for 2017, the Valero Texas Open is combining two major appreciation initiatives into one on course venue, the Heroes Pavilion presented by Callaway. The Heroes Pavilion located on the 17th Green, serves as a “Thank You” to our military and first responders for their daily sacrifices, locally and abroad. This pavilion provides our Heroes with a VIP experience throughout the tournament week and an opportunity to witness the excitement of the drivable par 4, 17th Hole.

Everyone is invited to make a donation to their favorite charity or school through Birdies for Charity by making a one-time donation or a pledge, like a walk-a-thon, but instead of donating per mile, make a pledge for every birdie made at the Valero Texas Open. The 2016 Valero Texas Open had 1,834 birdies made, so a pledge of $0.01 yielded a donation of $18.34.

Help support one of the 185 participating charities and schools through Birdies for Charity. 100% of the tax-deductible contribution will directly benefit the selected charity or school. Make your donation: www.valerotexasopen.com/birdies

Valero Texas Open is proud to bring back its Birdies for Charity Donation Station, located in Gatorade Fan Fest at the main spectator entrance. Make sure you stop by for your chance to win a prize!

	Ford Mustang – Donors who check in at the Donation Station or make a contribution onsite will be entered into a drawing to win a two-year lease on a Ford Mustang, compliments of South Texas Ford Dealers. One entry per day, Thursday-Sunday, so please stop by daily to check-in.

	$20,000 – The donor who wins the Ford Mustang will automatically earn the charity supported a $20,000 donation in the donor’s honor.

	Fiesta® Medal – Make a donation of $10 or greater and receive a limited edition 2017 Valero Texas Open Fiesta® medal!