Champ Kind Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 By Steve Keating AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Gusting winds created second-round havoc at Augusta National but could not blow Jordan Spieth from the top of the Masters leaderboard on Friday while helping lift Rory McIlroy's career grand slam bid. When the dust had settled on a windy day that kept the Georgia pines bending and pin flags waving, defending champion Spieth was still holding top spot -- but just barely, watching a five-shot lead chopped to a single stroke after an adventurous two-over 74. McIlroy, who began the day four shots adrift of the pacesetting Texan and fell a massive eight back with seven to play, stormed into contention a blistering back nine charge and the help of a Spieth stumble. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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