The Associated PressPatrick 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, at the same time, a place in the Masters Tournament.
The 30-year-old American is under-12 on the course at TPC San Antonio and holds a one-shot 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, a winner of three majors, shot 68 to be part of a six-man field 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 group of six golfers, including Canadian Nick Taylor (70), tied for 12th at 6 under.
Source: Le Soleil
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