Robert MacIntyre (-14) stormed into the lead after Round 2 of the Valero Texas Open with a brilliant 64, highlighted by eight birdies that showcased his aggressive play and confidence on the Oaks Course. His performance has given him a four-shot cushion heading into the weekend.

Ludvig Åberg (-10) sits in second after a composed -5, keeping himself within striking distance. A group at -9, including Bud Cauley, Tony Finau, Thorbjørn Olesen, and Kevin Roy, remain firmly in contention, each producing strong second rounds to stay in the hunt.

Just behind at -8, a cluster of players—Sam Ryder, Ryo Hisatsune, Alex Smalley, Andrew Putnam, Spencer Fisk, and Jamie Parry are still within striking distance, ensuring a tightly packed leaderboard.