Summary

  • Jordan Spieth leads by one on -4

  • Rory McIlroy on -3; Piercy, Lee -2

  • Willett, Lowry level; Day +1, Rose +2

  • Players on +7 miss the cut

Live Reporting

Stephan Shemilt and Luke Reddy

  1. Here comes Tom Watson...

  2. Birdie for DeChambeau

    Spieth's three-shot lead lasted only a few seconds. Bryson DeChambeau completed the birdie we expected and moved alone at four under, two behind Spieth. Paul Casey, after getting wet, took a bogey and is level.

  3. Birdie for Spieth

    Spieth has the line of his eagle putt, but not the legs. It will be a tap-in for birdie. In she goes. The defending champ leads by three with a four at the 15th. But for how long?

  4. Iain Carter
    BBC golf correspondent at Augusta National

    "Tom Watson will get a tumultuous reception."

  5. Get ready for a special moment. Tom Watson has just hit his second to the 18th. The legend is about to walk up an Augusta fairway for the final time...

  6. Bryson DeChambeau conjures something from off the 15th green, he's going to have a few feet for a birdie and outright second place. I didn't see Paul Casey drop the ball, so I'm not sure how many he's taken yet.

    Bryson DeChambeauAP

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  8. First hole hell prompted funny looks - Els

    Ernie Els felt his fellow players had given him "funny" looks after he turned up this morning, the day after six-putting the first hole for a nine.

    The 46-year-old restored some pride by adding a second round 73 to his opening 80 to finish on nine over.

    "I slept OK but this morning felt really down when I got to the course," he said. "People give you a funny look.

    "You feel quite embarrassed. I could not get myself going. It was a weird, surreal feeling on the range. Even the players and caddies looked at me as if I did not any pants on, like I'd robbed something and got caught. It was not a nice feeling."

    Ernie ElsReuters

  9. We've had Disneyland, we've had Spain and we've had LA airport. I'm not sure I've seen a pic from the pub yet.

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  11. Andrew Magee
    American PGA Tour winner on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    "Fantastic stuff from Jordan Spieth. We have only seen a handful of balls on the green in two on the 15th today."

  12. "Go, please go," begs Spieth, who has just seen Casey take a dip. He needed some convincing from his caddie, but he's in the best shape. On the 15th green, a good way away, but certainly with a chance for birdie. 

  13. Splash!

    Oh no. Paul Casey has gone for a swim. He knows as soon as he's hit it. "I got that with the heel". Looking to reach the par-five 15th in two, he's in the drink.

  14. More from Rory McIlroy: "I knew what was happening, I am a bit of a leaderboard watcher, I like to know where I stand. I wanted to be in that final group, that was my objective in the final few holes.

    "I'm very excited. This is my best position going into the weekend at Augusta for a long time. I hope I can battle away tomorrow."

  15. Rory McIlroy, who is the clubhouse leader at three under, speaking to Sky Sports: "It feels great. The course is playing difficult and the scoring is reflecting that. 

    "Once I made bogey at 11, I knew the par fives were gettable and hoped I could sneak a couple more. That's what I managed to do.

    "I'm feeling a lot better after that finish - I'm in a great position going into the weekend. Jordan still has got holes to play so see what happens."

  16. BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    If you're wanting to tune in to live radio, might I point you in the direction of 5 live sports extra. I believe there was a phantom sneezer caught on air last night. Tonight, look out for a cougher...

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  18. Latest scores

    -5: Spieth (After 14 holes)

    -3: McIlroy (18), Dechambeau (A) (14)

    -2: Lee (18), Piercy (18)

    Selected others:-1: Casey (12) Par: Lowry (18), Garcia (18), Willett (18) Rose (10) +1: Day (18), Westwood (16) +3 Poulter (18), Mickelson (11)

    Follow these links for tee-off times and a full leaderboard.

  19. We've seen some bad outfits over these first two days, mainly through daft colours, but I think I'm most offended by Phil Mickelson's choice. Head to toe, he's in the colour of wet cement. Remember what Blofeld used to wear in the old Bond films? Like that. He's four over after 11 and in danger of missing the cut. 

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    AJB: Quiet train to Edinburgh great wifi virgintrains thanks love following on bbc app

    Billberg: Following from the dinner table with a bunch of disgruntled Catalans wondering why I have my phone out #Barcelona

    Hamish Kinniburgh: In Atlanta working for 2 days, might be the closest I get to being at The Masters. Following on BBC updates. Go Rory.