Tiger Woods 4 shots back of leader at Honda Classic
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Even with a tee shot into the water for another double bogey, Tiger Woods could see the big picture in the Honda Classic.
He was four shots out of the lead going into the weekend.
Luke List delivered a round not many others found possible in such difficult conditions Friday, a 4-under 66 that gave him a share of the lead with Jamie Lovemark (69). They were at 3-under 137, the highest score to lead at the halfway point of the Honda Classic since it moved to PGA National in 2007.
So bunched were the scores that Woods was four shots out of the lead and four shots from last place among the 76 players who made the cut Fleetwood laughed when at 5-over 145. asked the last time he was More importantly, at 2 under after 36 holes and only one shot out of the he only had lead. 13 players in “Maybe some junior front of him. event,” he said. “It’s good, “This is a difficult golf though. These are the course right now,” Woods toughest test in golf. Generally, said. “Making pars is a one of the best players good thing. I’ve done that, prevail at the end of weeks and I’m right there with a like this. Weeks like this chance.” challenge you to the ultimate
And he has plenty of company. level. Whether you shoot two 80s or you lead
Tommy Fleetwood, who after two rounds, you can won the Race to Dubai on see what you need to do and the European Tour last see where your game is. Because year, scratched out a 68 and this is as hard as it’s was one shot out of the lead ever going to get for you.” along with Webb Simpson The difficulty was primarily (72), Russell Henley (70) from the wind, and Rory Sabbatini (69). which blew just as hard
Justin Thomas and Daniel in the morning when List Berger each shot 72 and shot his 66 as it did in the were in a large group at afternoon. More aggravating 139. They were among only to the players are the 10 players remaining under greens, which are old and par.