2022 Houston Open leaderboard, grades: Confident Tony Finau snatches third victory in last seven starts
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The five-time PGA Tour winner may only just be getting started now that his confidence is paying off
"Winning breeds confidence," said Tony Finau throughout the week of the 2022 Houston Open. Claiming his fifth PGA Tour title -- and third in his last seven tournaments -- with a dominating performance at Memorial Park Golf Course, Finau's confidence is just now beginning to shine through. As quiet as it may have been, or may be, it is most certainly present. If Houston is any indication of what Finau is truly capable of, the rest of the PGA Tour should take notice.
Finishing the tournament at 16 under, Finau appeared to play a different golf course en route to besting the field by four strokes. Beginning his week with a benign opening nine, the 33-year-old found a different gear during his inward half on Thursday, playing it in 5 under and ascending to the top of the leaderboard.
Finau didn't look back from there as rounds of 62, 68 and 69 followed his first round of 5-under 65. Occupying the pole position for the entirety of the week, Finau slowly sucked the air out of the golf tournament thanks to a consistent long game and a new-found confidence with the putter in hand.
