Sergio Garcia just hit ‘great shot after great shot’

Sergio Garcia found his touch on the greens again in the second round at the Colonial. Photo: Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports

Sergio Garcia found his touch on the greens again in the second round at the Colonial. Photo: Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports

Published May 27, 2017

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Sergio Garcia, back at the scene of his first PGA Tour victory, moved within one stroke of the lead after the second round at the Colonial Invitational in Fort Worth, Texas on Friday.

The Masters champion made a sizzling start with four birdies in the first seven holes en route to a 4-under-par 66 in breezy conditions at Colonial Country Club, where he secured his maiden American triumph 16 years ago.

Americans Webb Simpson (66), Kevin Kisner (67) and Scott Piercy (66) and New Zealander Danny Lee (64) headed a crowded halfway leaderboard on 6-under 134, with Garcia, fellow Spaniard Jon Rahm, Englishman Paul Casey and American Sean O’Hair at 5-under.

Defending champion Jordan Spieth avoided missing three consecutive cuts for the first time in his career after carding a 68 to trail the leaders by four shots.

Garcia said his putting had improved from the first round. “I rolled a few putts in that I wasn’t able to do yesterday,” he told the Golf Channel.

Rahm was certainly impressed with his compatriot after playing in the same threesome. “Today, he started amazing,” Rahm said. “It was great shot after great shot. He sure made it look easy. I am just blessed to be able to play with him.”

Lee also hit his share of excellent shots, particularly late on as he birdied his final three holes to post the day’s best round. “I played great today,” said the 26-year-old South Korean-born Lee, whose game is back on track after a quiet six-month stretch.

“Ball-striking was on point today. I wasn’t worried about hitting one single shot. I felt like I could pull off any shot. My putter’s been getting better, starting a couple of months ago.”

Lee was excited by his position. “I haven’t been in contention for so long. My game’s gone away for a while. I’m looking forward to the next couple of days.”

Reuters

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