Tyrrell Hatton shot a 66 in the second round, marking his lowest score ever at Augusta National, according to multiple reports. Despite a three-putt bogey on the 18th hole, his performance propelled him up the leaderboard. Sam Burns was a clubhouse leader after the second round, multiple sources confirmed.
Other notable performances included Justin Rose, who shot a 69 in the second round, making five birdies between the seventh and 15th holes, according to multiple reports. Li Haotong also carded a 69, despite being ill before his round, multiple sources said. Rory McIlroy, who was the joint overnight leader after the first round, birdied three of the first four holes in his second round to reach eight under par, multiple reports indicate.
However, his position after the third round is unknown, as he unraveled at Amen Corner during that round, according to multiple sources. In the third round, Cameron Young shot a 65 and Jason Day shot a 68, according to multiple reports. The exact leaderboard after the third round, including all top contenders, is not yet confirmed.
Player emotions ran high, with Tyrrell Hatton grumpy after his first-round 74, according to multiple reports. Justin Rose showed frustration during his second round, including tossing his putter, multiple sources said. Augusta National conditions were firm and dry, with greens expected to get firmer and faster, according to multiple reports.
How the forecasted firmer and faster greens will impact scoring in the final rounds remains to be seen. Afternoon conditions in the second round were predicted to be more difficult than morning conditions, according to major_media. Early in the second round, Wyndham Clark birdied three of his first four holes, major_media reports.
The challenging course conditions, including the firm and dry greens, added to the difficulty for players throughout the tournament. As the Masters progresses, the impact of these conditions on the final leaderboard is still uncertain.