Valero Texas Open 2016: Friday Leaderboard Scores and Highlights

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Published: April 23, 2016

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The weather-delayed Valero Texas Open resumed Friday with Brendan Steele ending the second round in the lead after shooting a 70 that brought his 36-hole score to 10 under par. 

Steele was one of many players who had to finish the first round early Friday before starting the regularly scheduled second round. Darkness forced him into the clubhouse after 13 holes yesterday, but it didn't prevent him from continuing his red-hot performance.

Scott Langley, Charley Hoffman and Stuart Appleby are in a three-way tie for second place at seven under par, three shots behind Steele. Here's the leaderboard after Friday's action at TPC San Antonio:



Per the PGA Tour, Steele's score of 10 under par set a new 36-hole record at the Valero Texas Open. He was able to set that mark despite recording a double bogey on No. 15 that threatened to derail his solid performance.

A birdie on No. 17, followed by a par on the final hole, gave Steele a reason to smile as he entered the clubhouse. His damage in the second round came on the front nine, where he shot four birdies, including a save with the putter on No. 8, via the PGA Tour:



Steele has been efficient in several key categories so far, but the green is where he's made his money. The California native has hit 75 percent of his greens in regulation and has gained 2.65 strokes with his putter.

Per Justin Ray of Golf Channel, a victory for Steele would put him in exclusive company:



That stat also illustrated Steele's comfort level at the Valero Texas Open and on the TPC San Antonio course. He's off to a better start this time around, as he was just three under par five years ago. A 68 in the third round was his best of the event, and he's already beaten that mark.

Going back to Steele's first-round finish Friday, in which he was eight under par, ESPN.com's Jason Sobel noted some symmetry with...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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