World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler heads into a moving day atop the leaderboard by less than six alongside Bryson DeChambeau and Max Homa, as Rory McIlroy's long-awaited bid for a major title fell short during a tough second round at the Masters.
With the wind winding down, conditions proved extremely difficult at Augusta National on Friday, but Schaeffler's disciplined round saw him remain in the hunt for his second green jacket.
DeChambeau had held the overnight lead after a scintillating 65 on Thursday, but a bogey on the final hole saw the LIV Golfer post a one-over-par 73 to match the clubhouse lead set by Max Homa who produced a masterful display of the ball – hitting his way to one-under par 71.
McIlroy's bid to end a decade-long major drought faltered after a disappointing round of 77, while Jon Rahm's hopes of defending his Masters title were all but over after a round of 76 in which the Spaniard left him 11 shots behind. Midway. Meanwhile, Tiger Woods battled through 23 holes on Friday to make his record 24th straight at Augusta.
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Bernhard Langer had to postpone his Masters farewell until 2025
Golf legend Bernhard Langer He confirmed that he now expects to play Gentlemen For the last time in 2025 following the two-time champion's original plan This week's swansong Cruelly crashed after rupturing his Achilles tendon in February.
The 66-year-old German suffered the injury while playing pickleball and had to miss an extended period of time, which led to a change in plans regarding how he would bid farewell. Augusta National.
“Most likely, but I have not announced that yet,” Langer said when asked by Reuters whether the 2025 edition would be his last participation in the Masters tournament. “I hope so, but it all depends on how the recovery goes.”
Luke BakerApril 13, 2024 at 11:55
Masters TV: How to watch Major Golf at Augusta
The best golfers in the world descend on Augusta for… Gentlementhe first men's major of the year.
12 months after donning the iconic green jacket, Jon Rahm returns to defend his title with the excitement added by his blockbuster defection to separatism. Leaf golf series.
Negotiations are ongoing between PGA Tour and LIV backers in Saudi Arabia about a potential partnership but for now all eyes will be on the track as Rahm and his fellow Rebels take on those remaining on the tour.
Among them is 2022 winner Scotty Scheffler, the dominant player in men's golf this year and the favorite to win.
Here's everything you need to know:
Luke BakerApril 13, 2024 at 11:45
Tiger Woods made his record 24th straight Masters Tournament after a stressful day
Tiger Woods completed 23 holes in one day to make a record 24th straight Masters Tournament on another windy day at Augusta National.
Woods had to shield his face from sand blowing up from the bunkers on the 18th before scoring par to add a second round of 72 to his opening 73, a stunning effort that drew a standing ovation from spectators around the green.
“I've been fortunate enough to be able to play this event all these years,” Woods told ESPN.
“I missed the cut as an amateur, but as a professional I did well. It's just an amazing aura that Augusta National has and I've been lucky enough to come here since I was 19.”
Luke BakerApril 13, 2024 at 11:40
Bryson DeChambeau points the way towards the Masters challenge
Bryson DeChambeau took over organizing duties himself, as he continued his quest for a second major title at the 88th Masters.
DeChambeau added a second round of 73 to his opening 65 at windswept Augusta National, with one of the former U.S. Open champion's three birdies coming up in an unorthodox fashion on the 13th.
After his shot hit the trees, DeChambeau elected to hit his second shot toward the adjacent 14th fairway, but not before taking it upon himself to remove a large sign.
“Yes, I picked up the signal. I was trying to direct people. Trying to get people to go to the bathrooms,” DeChambeau joked in his post-tour news conference.
Luke BakerApril 13, 2024 at 11:39
Masters Leaderboard
So, here's a look at how things play out heading into the third round.
-6: Schaeffler, Huma, DeChambeau
-1: Pavone, Young, Fleetwood, Willett, Smith, Fox, Ann
Specific others: +1: Woods; +4: McIlroy; +5: Ram.
Luke BakerApril 13, 2024 at 11:38
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