The Starter: Round 2, Hyundai Tournament of Champions

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The second round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions takes place Friday at the Plantation Course at Kapalua. The Golf Channel will televise live action beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. local time).

Groups we're watching

Tee time, hole Players   4:50 p.m. ET No. 1 Steve Stricker, Matt Kuchar Stricker finished second here in 2008 while Kuchar was solo third a year ago. 5 p.m. ET No. 1 Anthony Kim, Francesco Molinari Kim was an American Ryder Cup in 2008; Molinari a European Ryder Cupper last year. Could be a long-term rivalry. 5:10 p.m. ET No. 1 Robert Garrigus, Stuart Appleby Garrigus is one of the TOUR's biggest hitters and seems suited for Kapalua. Appleby, a three-time champ in this event, has a new putter in his bag. 5:20 p.m. ET No. 1 Charley Hoffman, Jim Furyk Both players won events last year in the Playoffs. Furyk, who owns a house off the 18th hole here, won the FedExCup, of course. 5:30 p.m. ET No. 1 Ben Crane, Bill Haas They've both got shaved heads, and they'll be paired together for the second consecutive day. 5:40 p.m. ET No. 1 Jonathan Byrd, Carl Pettersson Will they be as accurate with their irons on Friday? Byrd hit 17 greens in regulation on Thursday; Pettersson hit 16 greens.

MORE ROUND 2: Tee times | ROUND 1: Wrap-up | Scores | TOUR Report notes

KEY ROUND 1 VIDEOS
• Bubba Watson's second shot at the 18th hole en route to an eagle was amazing.
• So was this hole out from tournament co-leader Jonathan Byrd at the 10th hole.
• Want to see another eagle? How about this chip from Bill Haas.

Round 2 weather forecast

Partly Cloudy Temp: 74 high/62 low Chance of showers in the afternoon; winds out of NNW at 10 mph

Round 2 player notes

Here are some of the players you'll see on the Golf Channel's coverage of Friday's second round

BILL HAAS Haas said he was glad that the wind was not a big factor in the opening round. "I hope it stays like this all week," he said. "I know it won't, but I look forward to the challenge of wind out here." CHARLEY HOFFMAN Hoffman said he has a new perspective on life after the recent birth of his daughter. "I have an 8-1/2 week old daughter, so most of my time and energy has been going toward her this last week," he said. "Golf is second now. It's a little different approach this year, and it's definitely a good change." STUART APPLEBY With two-time defending champ Geoff Ogilvy having to pull out of the tournament after suffering a finger injury, Appleby has taken up the slack for the Australian contingent, shooting a 4-under 69 to put himself in contention going into Friday. The two other Australians left in the field did not fare well on Thursday, with Jason Day and Adam Scott each shooting even-par 73.