Honda Classic Day Two

Brian Davis continued his solid play, getting around P.G.A. National in 67 strokes. Brian, a little known Englishmen, arrived in South Florida playing very poorly. His best finish this year was 26th at the Bob Hope Desert Classic. Matt Jones, also relatively unknown, was a graduate of the Nationwide Tour last year and turned in a 3-under 67.

Dudley Hart who is back on Tour after sitting out last year on a medical exemption, fired a 66 to continue his solid play this year. Hart, a college teammate of Chris DiMarco and Pat Bates, has all ready banked $323,000 this year, good for 49th on the money list. Ben Crane, also on a medical exemption this year, is tied with promising Californian John Mallinger.

Ernie Els is in search of his first win in the states in a long time. The Big Easy posted 3-under, tied with several players: Robert Allenby, Joe Durant and Argentinen Jose Coceres. Jose who lost in the playoff last year, won twice in 2001 but hasn’t hoisted up a trophy since then.

First round leader Luke Donald returned to Earth and could only muster 4-over, sliding all the way to 12th place. First round contenders Tim Wilkinson and Jimmy Walker had rounds over par and barely made the cut as also did the reclusive Davis Love III. Rich Beem, David Duval, Fred Funk and defending champion Mark Wilson all have the weekend off. Having spent several years wintering in West Palm...okay I was caddying for hackers to pay the rent... I would recommend hanging out at the Breakers and enjoy the beach!