The American closed with two birdies to sign for a 68 and take a handy lead over compatriots Daniel Summerhays ( 69 ) and Charley Hoffman ( 67 ) as well as Australia 's Steven Bowditch ( 69 ) . Rory McIlroy 's form improves after an encounter with a green at the Texas Open . The former World No . 1 shoots five - under 67 to be two shots off the lead . He is hoping to improve his form ahead of next week 's event at Augusta . American Billy Casper leads PGA Tour event after finishing with four birdies .
Rory McIlroy 's form improves after an encounter with a green at the Texas Open . The former World No . 1 shoots five - under 67 to be two shots off the lead . He is hoping to improve his form ahead of next week 's event at Augusta . American Billy Casper leads PGA Tour event after finishing with four birdies .