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Golfer Lahiri scores 38 in first nine of second round

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IANS Augusta (US)

Star Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri carded two-over 38 in the first nine holes of play of the second round in the Masters Tournament here on Friday.

Lahiri, current Asian Tour No.1, scored three bogeys on the third, fourth and sixth holes. The 27- year-old birdied the ninth hole to minimise the damage at the Augusta National Golf Club. Till now, Lahiri is on the tied 34th spot.

In the opening round on Thursday, Lahiri had scored one-under 71 to share the 18th position with 12 other golfers.

Meanwhile, Jordan Spieth continued to remain on top as he followed up his stupendous eight-under 64 in the opening round with a sparkling 66.

 

Spieth, who on Thursday got a three-shot lead, fired birdies on the second, fifth, eighth, 10th, 13th and 15th. The Texan had a flawless round.

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First Published: Apr 11 2015 | 1:22 AM IST

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