Jordan Spieth was in contention, but another tough finish during a Friday round saw him stumble down the Valero Texas Open leaderboard.

First-round leader Sam Ryder survived a tough turnaround with Friday’s early start to finish at 74 for a two-round 7-under. He entered Friday with a one-shot lead after blistering six birdies on the back nine and one-putted 11 of his last 12 holes for a bogey-free 63.

Valero Texas Open tee times for Friday's second round in Texas, featuring Ludvig Aberg, Keegan Bradley and more.

Here are the betting favorites for the final leg of the Texas swing — and the final PGA Tour event before The Masters.

Ludvig Åberg, fourth on the money list with $4,956,223, is the highest-ranked player in the tournament, followed by No. 6 Hideki Matsuyama ($4,464,913) and No. 9 Corey Conners ($3,452,581).

Valero Texas Open will see its the field cut after Friday's second round. Follow the latest updates and see which golfers could miss the cut.

Homa, once ranked fifth in the Official World Golf Ranking, has slipped to 78th and has missed the cut in the last four events he's played, including at TPC Scottsdale near his home.

Ludvig Aberg and Akshay Bathia come to the Valero Texas Open with different ideas for approaching the tournament with eyes on the Masters.

SAN ANTONIO — Sam Ryder wasn’t sure his neck would feel good enough for him to play Thursday in the Valero Texas Open. He found a swing and hardly missed a putt on his way to a 9-under 63 and a one-shot lead over Keith Mitchell in the final tournament before the Masters.