Halfway hut at the AT&T Byron Nelson: Spieth stutters as Sam burns it up
A round-up of the best stats, quotes and social after 36 holes of the AT&T Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in Texas.
That flash of the blade caused his odds to come crashing down to 11/4. Spieth was the clear favourite.
But when interviewed later, the Texan revealed he'd tested positive for Covid-19 after finishing third at the Masters and had arrived at TPC Craig Ranch this week with energy levels a little low.
When he returned to the course on Friday, Spieth didn't quite have it. He had to settle for a two-under 70 and reflected: "I was a little tight starting out today for sure. It transferred into my swing. I mean, I'm young enough there shouldn't be any excuses. I'll be fine. Just get some treatment and some compression pants and be ready to go tomorrow."
The American's sparkling form has also caused his odds for next week's PGA Championship to come crashing down. Burns is 40/1 at Paddy Power to win the year's second Major.
While Burns thrived, several notables missed the cut: Brooks Koepka, Sergio Garcia, Jason Day and Rickie Fowler.
Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau are 10 back on 7-under while Masters champ Hideki Matsuyama made the cut on the number (-6).
Stats and facts
Quotes
Sam Burns after his 62
Alex Noren after his second-round 64
Jordan Spieth after following his 63 with a 70
K.H. Lee on putting improvements
Hideki Matsuyama after just making the cut
Lee Westwood (-9 after a R2 64) on why he entered this week
Social
6-under in the last 9 holes. 🔥@SamBurns66 is DIALED in. pic.twitter.com/aJi2L4shiY
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 14, 2021
Feastin' at 14. 💪
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 14, 2021
For the second day in a row, @B_DeChambeau drives the green. pic.twitter.com/mZ2dBfmAet
All over it. 🐤
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 14, 2021
Matt Kuchar making a big run @ATTByronNelson and is now T2. pic.twitter.com/zT10inUpHb
Spieth to 8 feet.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 14, 2021
Scheffler to 5 feet.
Zalatoris to 4 feet.
The Texas boys are dialed. Watch them now on @PGATOURLIVE. pic.twitter.com/6pkAaihLSh