The 2023 Masters Tournament in Augusta National Golf Club it has not gone smoothly.
Play was suspended Friday at 3:07 p.m. ET due to inclement weather, and the grounds were evacuated.
Brooks Koepka of the United States plays a shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Patricio Smith/Getty Images)
Play resumed at 3:38 p.m. after only a 21-minute delay, but was suspended again at 4:22 p.m.
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Departure times for the Second round they were brought forward 30 minutes due to the weather threat.
Brooks Koepka of LIV Golf he leads after shooting a 5-under 67 on Friday and has a par of 12-under in the tournament.
Behind Koepka sit the third-ranked golfer in the world, Jon Rahm, and fan Sam Bennett.
Chris Kirk of the United States plays his shot from the 10th tee during the second round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Patricio Smith/Getty Images)
On Thursday, Koepka shot a 65, ending his round with two birdies.
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«I love ending up with two birdies like that,» Koepka said after the round. «Just hopefully driving that through tomorrow. You know, putting it right, driving it right, just building off of all that stuff, and putting myself, you know, in contention with nine by Sunday. That’s the whole goal. «
Koepka has said in the past that he only cares win major golf tournaments and said Thursday that there is a difference in how he prepares for the majors compared to regular tournaments.
Brooks Koepka of the United States on the 18th green during the second round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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«I think there is definitely a difference,» Koepka said. «There’s a difference in my demeanor. Everyone on my team behind the scenes says they can see from the moment we land at a major, here in Augusta, I go a little bit quiet. I’m very, I’m not talking I’m very focused, disciplined , motivated.
«There’s really only a couple of things that matter to me… working out and golfing and that’s about it when we’re here. And nothing else really matters. It’s a total focus on this and trying to walk out of here in a green jacket .»