ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Tiger Woods moved into contention after the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship with a 3-under 69 Friday, two shots behind leader Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark.
Olesen shot a 67, making seven birdies in his first 12 holes for a one-shot lead over 18-year-old Gareth Maybin of Northern Ireland (70) and Matteo Mannasero of Italy (65).
“For me it’s very special. It’s not many years ago I was watching them on TV,” Olesen said of the world’s best golfers. “I know it’s tough, but I’m trying to keep playing my own game and do my best.”
Woods had three straight birdies on the back nine to finish at 5-under 139.
He started slowly before making three birdies over five holes. Woods dropped a shot on the 16th after an errant drive landed in deep rough.
“I thought I played well today,” Woods said. “I made a couple putts here and there, but it was tough out there. The greens got a little quicker, a little bit drier and the rough is certainly getting deeper and more lush.”
The best score of the day came from Manassero, who made seven birdies in a bogey-free round.
Woods is tied for fourth
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