WITH Jordan Spieth delivering in style at the US Masters in Augusta Grand Slam chaser Rory McIlroy is currently 12 shots behind the in-form leader.
McIlroy improved on the back nine of his second round on Friday, but admitted that it will be tough to catch Spieth now.
“I just couldn’t get going on the front nine. . . it just wasn’t good enough. At least I salvaged something on the back and it was nice to birdie the final two holes,” McIlroy said.
“There’s always a possibility, but Jordan looks like he’s not going to let up. He led here last year and is a more rounded player than I was when I was in that position in 2011.”
Spieth is thrilled by his stunning opening. “I was just excited to be off to a great start, having a chance to control my open destiny in this golf tournament,” Spieth reflected.
“As far as history and what happened the last couple days is concerned, it doesn’t mean anything, unless I can close it out.
“I don’t want to go in as the 36-hole best record, but somebody who didn’t win. So, ultimately, I just need to set a goal for myself, continue to strike the ball the way we have been playing to try to shoot under par rounds this weekend.”
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