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Valero Texas Open 2017: Bud Cauley, Tony Finau Finish Friday in 1st Place

Expect a frenzied finish at the 2017 Valero Texas Open over the weekend after Friday's second round ended with 25 golfers within four shots of the lead. Bud Cauley and Tony Finau are tied atop the crowded pack at eight-under par on the AT&T Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio in Texas.

Nobody could create any separation throughout Round 2 despite prime scoring conditions, which presented the opportunity to shoot in the low 60s. Instead, Finau and Cameron Smith tied for the day's best round with a pair of seven-under 65s.

Here's a look at the updated tournament leaderboard through 36 holes:

Cauley pushing his way into contention comes as a surprise.