Reigning champ Tony Finau surges ahead for Houston Open lead

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Defending champion Tony Finau caught fire toward the end of his round and posted an 8-under 62 to grab the 36-hole lead at the Texas Children's Houston Open on Friday at Memorial Park Golf Course.

After starting his day with three birdies on the back nine and making the turn with a bogey 5 at No. 1, Finau rolled in birdies at Nos. 3, 4, 6 and 7 before a perfectly read chip-in