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The 2012 Masters Golf Tournament

Live coverage and analysis from Augusta National, where American Bubba Watson won his first major title after beating 2010 British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen in a playoff.

Unlucky for Day, one of the young brigade. His time will come no doubt.

by Tom.pilcher 4/6/2012 7:15:47 PM
Westwood double bogeys the 18th. Its now a four way tie for the lead - Dufner, Couples, Garcia and Rory all at -5. Westwood at -4

by Simon Evans via twitter edited by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 7:16:10 PM
Veteran Fred Couples knocks in a 3-footer to par the last for a 5-under-par 67 and a share of the Masters lead with Jason Dufner at 5 under.

by MarkLamport via twitter 4/6/2012 7:35:10 PM
Tiger Woods of the U.S. reacts to his tee shot on the second hole during second round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 6, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Segar

by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 7:38:15 PM
The 52-year-old Fred Couples, who plays a limited schedule due to back pain, yet again proves the worth of experience at Augusta National.

by MarkLamport via twitter 4/6/2012 7:39:31 PM
Tiger now level par. But still well in this tournament. As is great rival Phil Mickelson, who is one-under despite hitting almost every tree at Augusta National so far this week. 'Lefty's' Powers of recovery are amazing.

by Tom.pilcher 4/6/2012 7:42:05 PM
Tiger Woods follows birdies at the 1st and 3rd with bogeys at the 4th and 6th to lie five shots off the Masters pace at level par.

by MarkLamport via twitter 4/6/2012 7:42:20 PM
Lee Westwood, after double-bogeying the last for a 73 to surrender the Masters lead: "That was slightly disappointing."

by MarkLamport via twitter 4/6/2012 7:51:04 PM
More from Westwood: "I gave myself a lot of birdie chances and hit a lot of good putts that didn’t go in."

by MarkLamport via twitter 4/6/2012 7:51:39 PM
Also from Westwood who lies 1 off the early pace: "I'm good position going into the weekend and I'm not going to be too far off the lead."

by MarkLamport via twitter 4/6/2012 7:52:47 PM
Fred Couples on his 67 to tie the lead at five-under: "That was right there, maybe the lowest score I've hit here. (Couples has a better career stroke average than six-times winner Jack Nicklaus at Augusta.) I feel like I know every inch of the course. I've played 28 years here and today was really a magical day, a couple of up and downs kept the round going. I'm going to be right there with everybody Saturday and Sunday."

by Tom.pilcher edited by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 7:55:06 PM
This from Augusta newspaper website on Twitter: A patron was removed from the grounds of Augusta National after saying something to Ian Poulter on the 18th tee.

by Tom.pilcher edited by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 8:02:40 PM
Fred Couples of the U.S. celebrates as he walks off the 18th green during second round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 6, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 8:03:20 PM
RT @CaroWozniacki: Nice round from @McIlroyRory today!

by Simon Evans via twitter 4/6/2012 8:03:20 PM
Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain hits his approach shot to the third green during second round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 6, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Segar

by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 8:22:49 PM
PRETTY IN PINK: Bubba Watson of the U.S. hits his tee shot on the 11th hole during second round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 6, 2012. REUTERS/Phil Noble

by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 8:29:47 PM
@sgevans I would love to see Sergio win, he is the most patient player on tour, his putting for past 2 years would have driven many insane

by noelyc via twitter 4/6/2012 8:36:58 PM
Bubba Watson (below) ON Twitter: It was a tough day with the gusty winds, but some how I shot -1 under par. Should be a fun weekend!

by Tom.pilcher 4/6/2012 8:56:33 PM
@noelyc yes indeed, I think he would be a popular winner with many.

by Simon Evans via twitter 4/6/2012 8:57:10 PM
And another leading player on Twitter: Great day on the course now back at the house fishing with the kids. too much fun (Ian Poulter)

by Tom.pilcher 4/6/2012 8:57:43 PM
RT @SenJohnMcCain: Don't you think it's time Augusta National joined the 21st century - or the 20th - and allowed women members?

by Simon Evans via twitter 4/6/2012 9:00:08 PM
Veteran Fred Couples after rolling back the years with a 67 to share the Masters 2nd round lead: "Very shocking. It was a great day."

by MarkLamport via twitter 4/6/2012 9:00:18 PM
RT @ReutersSports: Couples and Dufner take joint control at Masters reut.rs

by Simon Evans via twitter 4/6/2012 9:11:58 PM
RT @ReutersSports: American Dufner impresses at Masters reut.rs

by Simon Evans via twitter 4/6/2012 9:12:06 PM
Ok so it's a tough day out there..here are some pictures to sum it up.

by Tom.pilcher 4/6/2012 9:18:38 PM
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts as he walks off the 17th green following a bogey putt during second round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 6, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 9:19:26 PM
Sergio Garcia of Spain reacts to his chip shot to the 18th green during second round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 6, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 9:20:04 PM
Former champion Angel Cabrera of Argentina reacts as he walks off the 18th green during second round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 6, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 9:21:07 PM
Phil Mickelson of the U.S. talks with an official after hitting his approach shot to the 17 green into a seating area around the seventh green during second round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 6, 2012. REUTERS/Phil Noble

by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 9:21:53 PM
Get the picture. Augusta always comes out on top. Always.

by Tom.pilcher 4/6/2012 9:22:59 PM
Tiger has quite a following, check out this snap.

by Tom.pilcher edited by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 9:23:29 PM
Tiger Woods' mother Kultida (R) sits with Nike Chairman Phil Knight (C) as they watch Tiger Woods during second round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 6, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Segar

by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 9:24:10 PM
RT @AntDeRosa: RT @GuardianUS: New York Times golf writer slapped down by editor over Augusta remarks gu.com via @GdnUsSports

by Simon Evans via twitter 4/6/2012 9:30:57 PM
RT @EllingYelling: Struggling Woods hits hook off 13th tee that almost goes in creek, and TV microphone hears him complaining, "Oh, Tige ...

by Simon Evans via twitter 4/6/2012 9:36:00 PM
Projected cut is +5. Notables outside: Stanley, Donald, +6; Casey, +7; Ishikawa, Choi, +9; M. Wilson, J. Wagner, +10

by Tom.pilcher 4/6/2012 9:38:02 PM
Ian Poulter on his smash-and-grab birdie at 13 after a wayward second shot: I should have been wearing a balaclava at 13 today when I made up & down out of the bush. It's was more cheeky than cheeky.

by Tom.pilcher 4/6/2012 9:38:56 PM
World number one Luke Donald is 6-over and needs a birdie from his final six holes to play any weekend golf.

by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 9:42:13 PM
Tiger's ball nestled on the edge of a creek. Very awkward position. Takes a drop.

by simon evans 4/6/2012 9:42:52 PM
Sweden's Robert Karlsson on twitter: Good par on the last from the trees. Should make the cut on 4 over

by Tom.pilcher 4/6/2012 9:44:31 PM
Tiger makes par after taking that drop.

by simon evans 4/6/2012 9:54:10 PM
A few pictures of our other leader, Jason Dufner, coming up...

by Tom.pilcher 4/6/2012 9:58:45 PM
Dufner finished runner-up at the last major of 2011 when Keegan Bradley beat him in a playoff by hitting some pretty ridiculously good shots..

by Tom.pilcher 4/6/2012 9:59:34 PM
Jason Dufner of the U.S. wears a hat on a chilly morning as he walks to the first green during second round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 6, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Segar

by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 9:59:58 PM
Jason Dufner of the U.S. (L) exchanges clubs with caddie Kevin Baile before hitting from a trap on the 10th hole during second round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 6, 2012. REUTERS/Phil Noble

by Reuters Sports 4/6/2012 10:00:39 PM
And now for one with his hat off. He's not so 'mean looking' after all...

by Tom.pilcher 4/6/2012 10:01:37 PM

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The 2012 Masters Golf Tournament

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