Li Haotong Li of China battled through illness and scored straight birdies on holes 13 through 16

Li Haotong Li of China battled through illness and scored straight birdies on holes 13 through 16

 Maddie Meyer

Chinese golfer Li Haotong battled through illness and into Masters contention with four consecutive birdies Friday, despite being so sick in the morning he could barely leave the bathroom.

Speaking after his second-round 69 propelled him to just a shot off the clubhouse lead, Li admitted he was surprised to have even completed 18 holes, let alone reach the tournament midway point at four-under-par.

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