Tiger Woods’ second round at the Valspar Championship began with a “Fore,” but also a 4. Woods, following a roller-coaster opening round, had an eventful par on his first hole Friday, the par-4 10th.
A scrambling par to open in Round 2 for @TigerWoods.#QuickHits pic.twitter.com/qarrrYEAa8
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Following a par at the par-5 11th, Woods stuffed his approach shot on the par-4 12th. The birdie got him to 2 under par for the tournament and two off the lead.
Tiger is throwing darts.#QuickHits pic.twitter.com/GGNnkZfxbT
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 9, 2018
He then hit another great iron into the green at the par-3 13th, converted the 6-footer for birdie and got to 3 under … just one back.
One shot back. #QuickHits pic.twitter.com/OfwiIo3iXg
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Woods parred his final five holes on his opening nine and made the turn in 2-under 33. At 3 under, overall, he was one shot off the lead.
He continued his march up the leaderboard with a birdie at the par-4 second. At 4 under, he was tied at the top with Jimmy Walker and Corey Conners.
"Leader … Tiger Woods!"
"It's on."#QuickHits pic.twitter.com/KwUhJhgPy2
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Woods birdied the par-5 fifth to take sole possession of the lead and remained there with this clutch par save at the par-4 seventh.
Putter raise.
Fist pump.@TigerWoods remains the solo leader @ValsparChamp!#QuickHits pic.twitter.com/nyVLTKJSRh— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 9, 2018
After crushing a drive at the par-4 ninth, his final hole of the day, Woods hit his wedge approach shot wide right. He pitched to 8 feet but was unable to convert the save. The bogey, his lone one of the round, gave him a 3-under 68. At 4 under par, overall, he was tied for the lead at the conclusion of his round.
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