Australia’s Cameron Smith wrapped up his second round in spectacular fashion – playing the final four holes in 5-under to snare a share of the lead at 9-under.
The mechanical hum that periodically emanates from several grates on the course are not proof that the tournament is a Matrix-like simulation created by green-jacketed aliens. Instead, the grates provide ventilation for Augusta National’s extensive subterranean turf-conditioning system.
Due to concerns about getting first and second round play in before darkness, there will be an unprecedented two-tee start, with the first groups set to go off the first and 10th tees at 7am, local time.
“What’s your favourite Masters tradition?” It’s a question that’s been asked many times throughout the years, but one that probably hasn’t been answered quite the way Dustin Johnson did on Wednesday.
Take your “Masters doesn’t begin until the back nine on Sunday” platitude and bury it in the yard. Because Jon Rahm has captured this tournament by Tuesday afternoon.