WATCH ABOVE: Jordan Spieth lights it up in opening round (Thursday).
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Jordan Spieth was looking to turn the Masters into a rout before it even got to the weekend.
The 21-year-old Texan was off to another strong start in the second round Friday, making three birdies on the front side to stretch his lead to four strokes.
The world’s top-ranked player, Rory McIlroy, had not even teed off by the time Spieth pushed his score to 11 under with a brilliant approach shot at the par-5 eighth. After driving into a bunker and barely getting out, he stuck his third shot from 228 yards within 3 feet of the flag to set up another birdie.
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Spieth also made birdies at the par-5 second and at No. 5, where he rolled in an 18-foot putt. Just as important, he made all those testy, par-saving putts that can ruin your day at Augusta National.
A 4-footer at No. 1. A 6-footer at the third. A 3-footer at No. 6. A 4-footer at the seventh.
“He’s special,” said Ernie Els, who began the day three shots back and quickly fell farther behind on a sultry, overcast day, with the threat of thunderstorms in the afternoon. “Nothing stands out, because he does everything well. He’s going to be tough to beat.”
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