Tour Championship 2013: Day 2 Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

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Published: September 20, 2013

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Henrik Stenson continued his run of scintillating play during Friday's second round at the Tour Championship, firing a four-under 66 to take a four-stroke lead over Adam Scott.

The Swede put on a ball-striking display at Atlanta's East Lake Golf Club, showcasing his immense power along with uncanny accuracy.

That combination has helped Stenson mount a stunning resurgence this season after a significant slump in recent years.



Things started off extremely well for Stenson on Friday, as he stuffed it inside 10 feet—a distance he made all 18 putts from on Day 1—then converted the birdie putt on No. 1 to get to minus-seven for the tournament:



Birdies at two of the next three holes followed, including this monster of a putt at the par-four fourth hole:



Last year's FedEx Cup champion Brandt Snedeker won this event with a total of 10 under par—the first double-digit under par score at the tournament in five years.

Stenson, who won the Deutsche Bank Championship and contended heavily in the year's last two majors, had already reached that mark through 27 holes.



However, he cooled off a bit on the back nine but still holds a commanding lead entering the weekend after missing only two fairways and two greens on the day. According to the Golf Channel's telecast, Stenson tied his career-low aggregate score of 130 on the PGA Tour over the first 36 holes.

To his credit, the calm and collected Scott held his own playing alongside Stenson in the midst of a virtuoso performance. 

The reigning Masters and Barclays winner overcame two bogeys on the first four holes and matched his playing competitor with a birdie at the par-four 16th hole to stay somewhat close at the end.

Then there's the 20-year-old Jordan Spieth, who has legitimately contended in several big tournaments this season and conti...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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