BMW Masters 2012: Day 2 Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

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Published: October 26, 2012

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Ryder Cup teammates Peter Hanson and Rory McIlroy are duking it out for the top spot at the 2012 BMW Masters at Lake Malaren Golf Club in Shanghai.

McIlroy improved on his opening-round performance, nailing seven birdies on his way to shooting a 65 on the day, finishing the day 12-under par.

While the top-ranked golfer in the world finds himself trailing Hanson, the only member of the European contingent at the Ryder Cup who didn't get any points, by two strokes, he's pleased with his performance in Round 2:

Played well today, put myself in a good position for the wkend. Also got to meet some fans after my roundsay.ly/MmS4s3G

— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) October 26, 2012 Hanson overcame a bogey on the first hole of the day to shoot 64 in the second round, taking the tournament lead at 14-under par.

Jamie Donaldson, who sat atop the leaderboard after Round 1 after shooting a course-record 62, struggled mightily in the second round of action, shooting a two-over-par 74 and falling into a fourth-place tie with Shane Lowry, who, like Hanson, shot a 64 in the second round of play.

 

Leaderboard

Place Player Round 2 Score Total Score 1 Peter Hanson 64 (-8) 130 (-14) 2 Rory McIlroy 65 (-7) 132 (-12) 3 Robert Karlsson 64 (-8) 135 (-9) T4 Jamie Donaldson 74 (+2) 136 (-8) T4 Shane Lowry 64 (-8) 136 (-8) T4 Alexander Noren 68 (-4) 136 (-8) T4 Justin Rose 68 (-4) 136 (-8) T8 Luke Donald 67 (-5) 137 (-7) T8 Martin Kaymer 69 (-3) 137 (-7) Click here for the full leaderboard at the 2012 BMW Masters.

 

Prediction

Hanson and McIlroy have put some distance between themselves and the rest of the field, but this is a deep, talented field of golfers.

Both Karlsson and Lowry matched Hanson's performance in the second round of play, and if they are able to keep pace, there's no reason they couldn...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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