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Brian Harman Leads Valero Texas Open by Four Shots After Second Round

Harman's strong performance positions him as the favorite heading into the weekend, with Masters qualification stakes adding intensity to the tournament.

American Brian Harman plays a tee shot on the way to the 36-hole lead at the US PGA Tour Texas Open

Overview

  • Brian Harman surged to a four-shot lead at 12-under-par 132 after a stellar second round featuring eight birdies at TPC San Antonio.
  • Harman, seeking his first victory since the 2023 British Open, is drawing on past experience managing big leads to maintain his momentum.
  • Keith Mitchell sits in second place at 8-under-par 136 and needs a win to secure a spot in the Masters next week.
  • Sam Ryder, tied for third at 7-under-par 137, is battling neck and back pain, while Tony Finau made a dramatic hole-in-one to make the cut.
  • Defending champion Akshay Bhatia and top-ranked Ludvig Aberg missed the cut, underscoring the tournament's unpredictability.