The best golfers in the world have ensured that it's going to be a bang-up weekend at Augusta National.

    Five players tied at the top at 7 under, four more tied at 6 under, and two tied at 5 under, and there should be more fireworks on Saturday at The Masters than there will be on July 4. Francesco Molinari, Jason Day, Brooks Koepka, Adam Scott and Louis Oosthuizen all shot 65; Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson, Xander Schauffele and unknown Justin Harding all shot 66; Jon Rahm and Ian Poulter shot 67. It's the stuff  that photo finishes are made of.

    Like his opening round, when Tiger failed to can four highly-makeable putts, he missed being on the lead because of two more of less than seven feet. But he's one off the pace as he looks to get Major No.15 and victory No. 81. 

    Phil Mickelson dropped off the pace with a 73 after his excellent 67 Thursday but he's still alaive at 4 under, just three from the leaders. 

    

    

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