The Masters has experienced a British Invasion with Englishmen Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter leading the way by two shots at 8 under par.
They both shot two of the best rounds of the day with a 69 and 68 respectively. I give each man a great chance of capturing their first green jacket although would favour Westwood given his experience.
They will be very much looking over their shoulders though. Who do you think is tied for third at 6 under? Easy to guess, the man himself Tiger Woods. Undoubtedly he has to be the favourite. His mental toughness has been evident once again in coming back after such a long break to put himself amongst the leaders. His putting was much better today and as the course is likely to become firmer and faster over the last two rounds I expect him to put the pressure on.
The Leaderboard is stacked with talent with Anthony Kim (one of my pre tournament picks) along with Phil Mickelson (another one of my picks!) and KJ Choi also at 6 under. Every one of those men has the talent to win this tournament.
The legend Tom Watson posted a 2 over 74 to be 6 off the pace but in the more difficult conditions today that is nothing to be sniffed at.
My other pick Ernie Els is at even par and cannot yet be written off.
Poor old Cambo shot in the 80's again and it's curtains for him again this year. This is a sad story to one of NZ's greatest ever sportsman and he probably now needs to take a break from golf and re-evaluate his future.
So a huge round 3 is in store. I can't wait!
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