Finau ties record with 6-under 30 on Augusta's opening nine
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Tony Finau is on fire Saturday at Augusta, tying the record for the lowest opening nine in Masters history with a 6-under 30 to grab the solo lead.
He opened with three straight birdies and added another on No. 6. The highlight of his front nine came on the par-5 eighth where he delivered a 261-yard rocket to eight inches for an easy tap-in eagle.
He almost made a two ... at the par-5.@TonyFinauGolf is having himself a DAY at the Masters and leads by one.pic.twitter.com/GS0qP4QR7Z
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 13, 2019
Finau made the turn at 9-under, with a group including Brooks Koepka, Xander Schauffele, and Adam Scott tied for second.