”]”]Play is underway at Doral this morning, where Bubba Watson enjoys a two-shot lead over an eclectic selection of international talent. The American made the most of favourable scoring conditions on Friday to card a devastatingly efficient 62.

It’s not all about the PGA Tour’s Francophile-in-residence (and inspiration behind the world’s worst tattoo), though; other storylines are afoot:

• Two players often asssailed for their lack of desire, Justin Rose and Adam Scott, currently occupy second and third place. Is either likely to leave Doral a WGC champion?

• Tiger carded a 67 yesterday. I can’t be certain, but I think he’s close. It’s all about tournament reps, apparently…

• Luke Donald looks to be returning to something approaching his best form.

• Rory McIlroy will play today’s round in the company of bestest friend Graeme McDowell.

Conor Nagle