(San Antonio) Patrick Rodgers took a step toward a maiden victory and a maiden appearance at the Masters on Friday, shooting 67 to take a three-shot lead at the Texas Open.
The second round could only be half completed, the result of unfavorable weather.
Rodgers is 133 down 11. He went 67 in the second round, thanks in part to four birdies on his last five holes.
“I’ve always dreamed of savoring a victory,” said Rodgers, who is playing in a 235th PGA tournament. That’s exciting. The weekend should be very interesting. »
In second place at 136 is Canadian Corey Conners (72), who won the tournament in 2019.
Michael Thompson is third at 137, following a 68.
Thursday’s delays due to fog made it impossible for golfers with a Friday afternoon tee time to complete their second round.
Rodgers birdied with putts under 10 feet on the 16th and 17th holes.
The 30-year-old Rodgers shone with Stanford in the NCAA.
He hasn’t won a PGA tournament since making his debut there in 2015.
Conners needed three putts from four feet on the 16th, a par three. He had to register a double bogey. On the next hole, a bad tee shot led to a bogey.
“I’m having a little trouble explaining it to myself,” Conners said. It’s sad and I wish I could pull myself together, but that’s the way it is. »
Conners hasn’t won a tournament in four years.
However, he is already assured of a place in Augusta next week.
Canadian Nick Taylor is tied for sixth, six shots behind the leader. He was unable to play his second round.
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