Full Spieth Ahead: Tiger warns Jordan the Green Jacket isn’t in his wardrobe just yet
America’s new idol broke the record for the lowest halfway score at the Masters to take a yawning five-shot lead into the weekend.
The 21-year-old shot a phenomenal second round 66 to set a scorching pace at 14 under par and erase Ray Floyd’s mark of 131 from 1976 by one stroke.
But Woods, who also made the cut after a 69 yesterday, reminded Spieth of the fate that befell Greg Norman when he was reeled in by Nick Faldo 19 years ago.
“With 36 holes here to go, anything can happen, you know. ’96 proved that. We have a long way to go,” said Woods.
“There’s so many holes to play and so many different things can happen and we don’t know what the conditions are going to be tomorrow or what the committee is going to do.”
The even-keeled Spieth insisted he would not get carried away after equalling the lowest mid-point score in any Major and leaving the rest of the field, including a distracted and disappointing Rory McIlroy, floundering in his wake.
“It’s cool. Any time you can set a record here is pretty awesome but scoreboard watching is the biggest danger,” said Spieth.
“I need to keep my head down and set a goal to myself. I’m sure they don’t really like seeing really low scores here so they might speed the greens up. It’s going to be more challenging over the weekend so I’m going to have to be OK with the odd bogey and stay patient.”
Henrik Stenson, whose World No 2 spot is under threat from Spieth should he close out his first Major tomorrow, spent the first two rounds in his group and witnessed an unforgettable display, particularly on the greens.
“He’s got an old head on young shoulders because he’s playing very sensibly and very maturely. He’s in a great position and it’s his to lose from here,” said Stenson.
European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke, who made the cut at one over, was in awe of his performance.
“I don’t know what course Jordan is playing but it’s not the same one as I’m playing. Wow,” said Clarke.
