An Old Favorite Tied for the Lead at Augusta
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ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images(AUGUSTA, Ga.) — Fred Couples shot a 5-under 67 in the second round at Augusta National, giving the 52-year-old a share of the 36 hole lead with American Jason Dufner.
Couples has a history of doing well at the Masters. During his 27 appearances in the tournament Couples has had 10 top-ten finishes, including winning the Green Jacket in 1992.
“To win it once was truly amazing,” Couples said. “And to play well here, a lot I think, is because I really know the golf course.”
As for Jason Dufner, he has made 162 starts on the PGA Tour and is the only player in the Top-50 never to win. During last years PGA Chamionship, Dufner had five-stroke lead with four holes to play but ended up losing in a playoff.
Tiger Woods went into the day at even par but shot a 3-over 75 to fall into a tie for 40th.
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