The Starter, Round 2: McGladrey Classic

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Oct. 8, 2010

The second round of the McGladrey Classic is set to begin Friday. Here's a preview.

Groups we're watching:

Tee time	Players
8:10 a.m. ET No. 1		Heath Slocum, Trevor Immelman, David Toms Toms had the afternoon's strongest round Thursday, briefly tying for the lead while Heath Slocum finished strong to get to 4 under.
8:20 a.m. ET, No. 10		Matt Kuchar, Zach Johnson, Davis Love III It wasn't the best Thursday for the Sea Island residents, but they're all in position to make it to the weekend.
12:40 p.m. ET, No. 10		Jason Bohn, Troy Matteson, John Rollins Rollins' morning 63 held up as Thursday's best round. He now turns his sights toward maintiang that momentum.

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EXPERT PREVIEW: PGA TOUR on-site correspondent John Maginnes previews Friday's action:

Thursday's forecast

Sunny
Temp: 83 high/62 low
Chance of precipitation 0 percent. Winds from N around 8 mph.

The opening round of the McGladrey Classic was spectacular with the golf course in perfect shape and the weather doing its part. The McGladrey is an instant success among debuts on the PGA TOUR this year. The good folks at the Sea Island Club knew they had a special place. Now the best players in the world know it too.

Cool temperatures greeted the morning wave Thursday and that will be the case again on Friday. Early scoring will be tough for the first few groups as the ball isn't flying very far in the sub 60 degree weather early in the morning. But it warms up quickly this time of year and long before lunch on Friday it should be another great day. The winds that are typical this time of year aren't supposed to be that big a factor throughout the rest of the weekend.

John Rollins will play in the afternoon wave Friday and that may be to his advantage. He probably won't be leading when he tees off, but the way that he is rolling his rock, he should continue to be a factor. John, like a lot of the players in the field, has spent time at Sea Island before working with Todd Anderson, the head of instruction and Morris Pickins the resort's sports psychologist.

Of the local residents it is the newest, Matt Kuchar, who got off to the best start. He shot three under and is four behind Rollins. Kuchar and his family have been moving here for the last few weeks. He said that there were still a few unopened boxes in the house but they can wait until next week. Matt, Davis Love III and Zach Johnson play early on Friday and can then all drive across the island to their respective houses.

The Film Room

	PGA TOUR Today: October 8, 2010 John Rollins' 7-under 63 has him up by one shot at the McGladrey Classic. Casey Black previews what to expect Friday. Watch it
	McGladrey Classic: Round 1 Highlights John Rollins has the opening round lead after shooting a bogey-free 63 at the inaugural McGladrey Classic. Watch it
	Shot of the Day: John Rollins John Rollins nearly aces the par-3 17th hole and sets up his fourth consecutive birdie en route to an opening-round 63 at Sea Island. Watch it