Rain was Friday's major theme, which will become known as the "Troon monsoon."
Rain was Friday's major theme, which will become known as the "Troon monsoon."
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First-round leader Phil Mickelson set off in the dry but was engulfed in a deluge on the back nine.
First-round leader Phil Mickelson set off in the dry but was engulfed in a deluge on the back nine.
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The 46-year-old says he "enjoyed the challenge" and shot two-under 69 to edge to 10 under par.
The 46-year-old says he "enjoyed the challenge" and shot two-under 69 to edge to 10 under par.
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Sweden's Henrik Stenson also copped the rain but shot a remarkable 65 to close Mickelson's lead to one.
Sweden's Henrik Stenson also copped the rain but shot a remarkable 65 to close Mickelson's lead to one.
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The fun-loving Swede afterwards joked that being six years younger than Mickelson will surely help at the weekend.
The fun-loving Swede afterwards joked that being six years younger than Mickelson will surely help at the weekend.
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World No. 3 Jordan Spieth lost even more ground with a 75 that dropped him to four over, right on the cut line.
World No. 3 Jordan Spieth lost even more ground with a 75 that dropped him to four over, right on the cut line.
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Rory McIlroy couldn't get it going either and shot level-par 71 to stay two under, tied for 15th with U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson.
Rory McIlroy couldn't get it going either and shot level-par 71 to stay two under, tied for 15th with U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson.
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Masters champion Danny Willett carded 75 to finished level with Spieth, the man whose final-day meltdown opened the door to his Green Jacket in April.
Masters champion Danny Willett carded 75 to finished level with Spieth, the man whose final-day meltdown opened the door to his Green Jacket in April.
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Two-time major winner Bubba Watson also ended on four over after a 76, but at least the American made par three at the Postage Stamp eighth hole following his six Thursday.
Two-time major winner Bubba Watson also ended on four over after a 76, but at least the American made par three at the Postage Stamp eighth hole following his six Thursday.
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Scottish veteran Colin Montgomerie, who grew up at Troon and came through qualifying, was another who will see the weekend by the skin of his teeth after a 75.
Scottish veteran Colin Montgomerie, who grew up at Troon and came through qualifying, was another who will see the weekend by the skin of his teeth after a 75.
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Welsh Ryder Cup hero Jamie Donaldson was blown inside out but finished the day level par overall following a 73, to be tied for 27th.
Welsh Ryder Cup hero Jamie Donaldson was blown inside out but finished the day level par overall following a 73, to be tied for 27th.
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