Brutal Augusta test takes high profile casualties

Friday at the Masters saw a brutal Augusta test. With only four players breaking par, there were a slew of high profile casualities.

After round one of the Masters, the leaderboard had a distinctly British feel. Spieth was out in front but was followed by the likes of Rose, Casey, McIlroy, Westwood and Willett. But as Rory was one of only four players to break par on day two, both Rose and Casey saw their chances takes a serious dent after shooting rounds of 77. They both start round three on +2 for the tournament, six off the lead of Jordan Spieth.

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