A little wind wasn’t enough to stop the assault on Augusta National on day two. Well, if you ask Padraig Harrington, he may tell you otherwise. The winner of the last two majors was issued a penalty stroke when he addressed the ball while putting and a gust of wind carried it away three feet behind him.
Round one leader, Chad Campbell, had an up and down round, but still managed to cling to the lead after round two. He shot 2-under on the day. (70) Good enough to sit 9-under overall.
Kenny Perry’s sweet putting stroke and precision driving earned him a share of the lead after he shot a 5-under par. (67)
The day belonged to youngster Anthony Kim. After shooting a disappointing 75 in the opening round, Kim set the record for single round birdies at the Masters with 11. He shot the lowest round of the day and now sits in a tie for sixth position overall.
Friday can be an emotional day at the Masters. The cut line took its toll on two former champions who said goodbye to Augusta for the last time.
Three-time Masters’ winner, Gary Player, received a standing ovation as he walked to the 18th green alongside Canadian Steven Ames, ending a 52-year career at the tournament. He dropped to both knees in a praying position and looked up to the sky once he stepped foot on the green for the last time. He finished in last place.
Crowd favourite, Fuzzy Zoeller, won the Masters in 1979 and also was playing in his final Masters. Although, I am sure he will still be back for the free booze at the champions’ dinner next year at Augusta. A tip of the cap and a standing ovation set Zoeller on his way after he finished up on 18.
Greg Warren
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Free Booze, you bet Fuzzy will be there and why not.
BTW: Could you think of two more boring guys to be leading the Masters. All that is missing is David Love III. Watching those two should be super exicting on Saturday.
Oh well hopefully someone in the groups in front of them will get the party started.
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