Padraig Harrington falls back as Rodgers takes lead at Texas Open

TOUGH DAY:: Padraig Harrington plays his shot from the first tee during the second round of the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio. Pic: Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images

Padraig Harrington fell back as Patrick Rodgers took a step toward his first PGA Tour victory — and his first Masters appearance — on Friday, shooting a 5-under 67 to take a three-stroke lead midway through the second round of the weather-delayed Valero Texas Open.

Harrington had made a stunning start to the event, sitting one shot off the lead after an opening-round 68.