(San Antonio) Patrick Rodgers turned in 71 (minus 1) to maintain his lead at the top of the Valero Texas Open standings on Saturday.
In his 235th career start on the PGA Tour, Rodgers is aiming for a first career title and, with it, a place in the Masters Tournament.
The 30-year-old American is a minus 12 on the course at TPC San Antonio and holds a one-stroke lead over Canadian Corey Conners.
Winner of this tournament in 2019, Conners posted a 69 card after having a more difficult second round.
Matt Kuchar sits third after committing a double bogey on the 18th hole. He shot 69 to post a cumulative score of minus 9.
Sam Stevens (68) and Chris Kirk (69) tied for fourth, four strokes behind Rodgers.
Kuchar is one of three golfers to climb the standings on Saturday.
Padraig Harrington, winner of three major tournaments, returned a 68 card to be part of a six-player contingent tied for sixth at 7 under.
Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, a former Masters champion, completed the course in 68 shots and is part of a field of six golfers, including Canadian Nick Taylor (70), tied for 12th at 6 under.