World number one Scottie Scheffler sank down the Masters leaderboard Friday, twice splashing into the water on a difficult day, but insisted he played much better than his score suggested.
The four-time major champion, seeking his third Masters crown in five seasons, struggled to a two-over par 74 in Friday's second round.
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