The last chance saloon could have a distinctly European flavour after Paul Dunne, Shane Lowry, Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood kept their hopes of a place in the Masters alive. Only the winner of the Shell Houston Open, who is not otherwise exempt, can claim the final place available at Augusta National for the first major championship of the year. And although American Beau Hossler was in pole position to do that after adding a 68 to his opening 65 to reach 11 under par, the European quartet remained in with a chance at the Golf Club of Houston. Justin Rose, who lost out to Sergio Garcia in a play-off in the Masters last year, was alongside Poulter on seven under following a 69. The former world number one is six shots off the pace after adding a 70 to his opening 69.

Source: Irish Examiner March 30, 2018 19:52 UTC