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Jason Day in contention in Houston Open on eve of Masters
HOUSTON – Jason Day was back in contention on the eve of the Masters after two eventful days alongside Phil Mickelson.Winless in 2 1/2 years and fighting lingering back and neck problems, Day shot a 2-under 68 on Friday in the Houston Open to pull within two strokes of second-round leader Sam Burns at difficult Memorial Park.The Australian watched the 50-year-old Michelson hit into the water twice en route to an 8 on the par-3 ninth, then hole out from 193 yards for eagle on the par-4 18th. Lefty missed the cut, following an opening 76 with a 73.“He kind of left himself in some pretty tough positions and you’re just struggling the whole day,” Day said.