Dustin Johnson putted for birdie on every hole Friday and shot a 4-under 67, leaving him bogey-free for 36 holes and two shots ahead of Rory McIlroy and Matt Kuchar going into the weekend at the Mexico Championship.
Tiger Woods got back in the game with a 65, and one shot from a fairway bunker that dazzled the gallery. He still was six shots behind.
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Dustin Johnson putted for birdie on every hole Friday and shot a 4-under 67, leaving him bogey-free for 36 holes and two shots ahead of Rory McIlroy and Matt Kuchar going into the weekend at the Mexico Championship.
McIlroy birdied his first two holes and quickly built a three-shot lead, only to be undone by a four-putt from the fringe at No. 9 that slowed his momentum. He had to settle for a 69. Kuchar had a 67.
Tiger Woods follows his shot after hitting the ball at the 2nd hole on the second day of competition of the WGC-Mexico Championship at the Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)
Matt Kuchar hits the ball on the 3rd hole on the second day of competition of the WGC-Mexico Championship at the Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)
Justin Thomas hits the ball on the 1st hole on the second day of competition of the WGC-Mexico Championship at the Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)
Rory Mcllroy waits for his turn on the first hole on the second day of competition of the WGC-Mexico Championship at the Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)
Rory Mcllroy follows his shot after hitting the ball on the second hole on the second day of competition of the WGC-Mexico Championship at the Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)
Johnson, who won at Chapultepec Golf Club two years ago when he was at the top of his game, was at 11-under 131.
Dustin Johnson hits the ball on the 3rd hole on the second day of competition of the WGC-Mexico Championship at the Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)
McIlroy birdied his first two holes and quickly built a three-shot lead, only to be undone by a four-putt from the fringe at No. 9 that slowed his momentum. He had to settle for a 69. Kuchar had a 67.
Tiger Woods prepares to catch a ball thrown by his caddy on the second day of competition of the WGC-Mexico Championship at the Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)
Tiger Woods follows his shot after hitting the ball at the 2nd hole on the second day of competition of the WGC-Mexico Championship at the Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)
Matt Kuchar hits the ball on the 3rd hole on the second day of competition of the WGC-Mexico Championship at the Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)
Justin Thomas hits the ball on the 1st hole on the second day of competition of the WGC-Mexico Championship at the Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)
Rory Mcllroy waits for his turn on the first hole on the second day of competition of the WGC-Mexico Championship at the Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)
Rory Mcllroy follows his shot after hitting the ball on the second hole on the second day of competition of the WGC-Mexico Championship at the Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (AP PhotoMarco Ugarte)