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“I’m disappointed I wasn’t consistent enough,” said Straka, who allowed himself two double bogeys on day two at Beverly Hills Country Club.
Small consolation: The Austrian, who had previously shone in a strong seventh place at the PGA Championship, was in prominent company. Phil Mickelson, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth were also left behind at half-time.
Before the showdown (still in progress when the pressure started), there was high tension: Rickie Fowler and Wyndham Clark (both USA/200 strokes) led just ahead of Rory McIlroy (NIR/201) and Scottie Scheffler (USA/203).
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