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We've been treated to some wonderful golf in the last two days. Augusta always brings some intriguing golf and some magical moments, but so far the only thing missing from the tournament so far has been tension.
21 year old Jordan Spieth has exploded onto the scene last season, and has continued that form into this year. He's already won on tour this year, with several other top fives meant he was coming into great form. He has been sparkling so far, and brings a five shot lead into the weekend.
Spieth is the youngest ever 36 hold leader of the Masters with the lowest ever score at this stage. It's only halfway through though, and almost anything can happen.
Can anyone come back at Spieth? We've seen big collapses from big leaders before, with Rory McIlroy's 2011 fresh in the memory. It could be that Spieth's biggest challenger is himself, but who will be there to take advantage if that does happen?
Last year he went into the weekend in tied third position, before moving into the lead at the end of the third round. Can he manage to extend his lead?
Can Anyone Catch Jordan Spieth?
Charley Hoffman -9, 16/1
Charley Hoffman had another brilliant round on Friday. Whilst others faded, Hoffman produced a wonderful 68 to back up an opening 67. That would have been good enough for the lead in each of the last few Masters, if it wasn't for the magical Speith.
Hoffman doesn't have to go for broke in the same way that some of the others do. He is full of confidence going into the weekend. On his only other weekend appearance he recorded two 72s on the Saturday and Sunday. A nerve settling par round wouldn't be terrible, but anything under par would boost his chances hugely.
Available for a top five finish at a low 13/8.
Justin Rose -7, 14/1
After a typically brilliant opening day, Justin Rose went against his previous form to stay in contention and recorded another under par round. His history on Saturdays at the Masters isn't that good. He's only broken 71 once, which was last year when he was coming from a long way back. Rose just needs to finish the day at at least -6, and he'll be well placed for another last day charge.
Dustin Johnson -7, 15/2
Dustin Johnson is another contender that doesn't like Saturdays at the Masters. A 72 is his best score in four weekend visits, with his Saturday play the only thing stopping him from contending. His Sunday form is a little better, but he hasn't broken 70 yet.
Worth leaving alone.
Phil Mickelson -6, 20/1
Saturday at the Masters is also known as moving day. Or more specifically Phil Mickelson's moving day. Lefty loves this track, and the crowds love him too. It should left the former champion and he could be someone who starts making a birdie charge that puts the pressure on Spieth.
Oh how we would love to see that.
Jason Day -3, 55/1
The reason why Jason Day hasn't won a Major yet, and he will, is because he is prone to one slightly damaging day. that was yesterday. Day is well placed to make another charge back up the leaderboard and will be looking to finished the day on -7 or -8 or better.
Day is still a value bet for a Top five finish and can be found at 9/2.
Adam Scott -3, 60/1
Much like Day, Scott has grown to love Augusta. Back in 2011, two 67's on Saturday and Sunday brought him within a whisker, and he has form for coming from behind to win.
He might be a bit far back t0 win, but he'll be close and at 5/1 for a Top five place is enticing.
Bubba Watson -2. 70/1
Any former champion that is under par is someone to watch out for. Especially someone as aggressive and with as much talent as Bubba Watson. Watson is someone who can go on a birdie run, reach the par fives and record eagles.
At this far back he'll have a target of (-7 or -8) to reach, but his best round in Augusta to date has been a 68. Maybe too far back, but an outsider to keep an eye on.
Angel Cabrera -3, 150/1
A sneaky entry into the top 15. A former champion who made the playoff two years ago against Adam Scott. Cabrera hasn't been seen on tour in a meaningful way except at Augusta.
Capable of shooting as low as 67, and the duck will get plenty of sneaky airtime as he quietly comes to the edge of contention.
Rory McIlroy -2, 40/1
Will Rory McIlroy win? Probably not. Two birdies in the last two holes yesterday gives him an outside chance. Less of a chance than the bookies make out mind you, 40/1 is far too low.
McIlroy has the potential to get hot, but he needs to play far more aggressively than he has been this year. It's not McIlroy's time to win the Masters, but watch out for him at St.Andrew's.
Should be left alone.
Ernie Els -5, 80/1
It's very surprising that the Big Easy hasn't won a green jacket. It's been a while since his five top six finishes in a row. He's getting on in years, but like Mickelson, will be the sentimental favourite of the crowd.
Here's hoping he's closer to the leader at the end of the day.
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Jason Day, Top five finish - 9/2
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