Welcome back, Danny Willett.
The 33-year-old Englishman turned in his best round at the Masters on Friday since winning in 2016, shooting a 6-under 66 in the second round.
Willett rolled in a birdie putt at No. 9, his final hole, and headed to the clubhouse just two shots off the lead — a far cry from his last three Masters appearances.
Since winning the green jacket in a tournament best known for Jordan Spieth’s collapse, Willett has missed the cut three straight years, failing to break par in any round.
But this year, he opened with a 71 and followed up with the best score of his Masters career. Until Friday, his lowest round was a 67 that carried him to victory in the final round four years ago.
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