I shot 80 today. So did John Daly. He had nine bogeys and two birdies. I missed my single legitimate birdie putt, but finished with a double bogey. All the rest were par or bogey.
My second shot on 18 was perfect when it left the clubface–straight at the left greenside bunker with 25 mph of wind blowing from the left. The ball should have tracked right to the hole for an easy birdie putt.
It didn’t. Straight into the bunker, semi-buried lie in damp sand. I got it out, but not onto the green. Poor chip and two putts. My only double of the day.
John didn’t have any doubles, but never got on track. His birdies came late, with one of them finishing his round and this tournament. He appeared to have a Masters invite all rolled up as of Friday. After today, there is some doubt. I’m hoping he holds his position on the money list and gets in. I think this is the year. His game fits Augusta well, as long as he doesn’t panic. And he hasn’t panicked so far this year. I’d like to see him get the green jacket.
UPDATE: John Daly is in. Adam Scott passes him on the money list, but John is #10, and that puts him in Augusta in two weeks.