Sunday 1 February 2015 08:34, UK
Scotland’s Martin Laird holds a two-shot lead after the second round of the Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale.
On a day that will be best remembered for the worst single round by Tiger Woods in his career, an error-strewn 82, Laird carded a second straight five-under-par 66 to top the leaderboard.
Playing in unusually wet conditions in the Arizona desert, the 32-year-old reeled off four birdies in five holes from the 13th before missing a six-foot par-saving putt in semi-darkness at the last.
"The big thing was I drove it well," said the three-time winner on the PGA Tour after posting a 10-under 132 total at the halfway stage of the tournament.
"It was a very Scottish day today with the misty drizzle all day. I remember playing in these conditions, but I really haven't played in them much during my professional career, so I wouldn't say it's a huge advantage for me anymore.
"It's no coincidence that four birdies in five holes came on the back nine when the rain stopped and got a little easier out there because that front nine was brutal."
American Daniel Berger (69) is in second place on eight under, with another tour rookie Justin Thomas (68) third on seven under.
Americans Bubba Watson (71), Ryan Palmer (72), Ryan Moore (67), Zach Johnson (70), Robert Streb (70) are all well-placed on six under, along with Angel Cabrera of Argentina (69).
Woods ended Friday in last place on 13-over 155, although 15 players returned to the course on Saturday morning to complete their rounds and American Michael Hopper joined Woods on 13 over after a bogey at the 17th left him with a round of 74.
Phil Mickelson also missed the cut after slumping to a five-over 76 in the second round, while Robert Allenby, Padraig Harrington, Jason Dufner and Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano are also among those who will have the weekend off.
Watch third round coverage of the Phoenix Open live on Sky Sports 4 from 6:00pm on Saturday.
