Well, yesterday’s predictions didn’t go too badly; 5 out the seven remaining matches called correctly, with one of mis-calls going to the 37th hole. That match was won by Bernhard Langer, pulling off an impressive victory over world number one Vijay Singh.
Today’s matches are being played to an excellent standard. Jimenez played the first 18 holes of his match with Bernhard Langer in 63 shots (an approximate score, since all putts aren’t necessarily holed in match play), and finished the eighteenth 3 up. Padraig Harrington also went round in 63, and although he was 6 up on Thomas Levet after 18, he was pegged back to 2 up after losing four holes in a row. Whatever the Frenchman had for lunch, I want some of it.
Read the extended entry for my predictions for the rest of the second round. Post yours in the comments.
Match 1: Els vs Cabrera (Els 2 up after 29)
Although Ernie seems to be struggling with his swing, his pedigree should see him through.
Match 2: Harrington vs. Levet (Harrington 2 up after 27)
Harrington has just injured his hand, so I can see the momentum going with Levet for a come-from-behind victory.
Match 3: Goosen vs. Westwood (Westwood 4 up after 26)
Goosen doesn’t seem to have retained his record-breaking form from the first round, so I’m going with Westwood.
Match 4: Jimenez vs. Langer (Jimenez 3 up after 18)
Jimenez looks in fine form, so I’ll give him the win.