Tour Report: Laird, Levin separating themselves (PGATOUR.com)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Bubba Watson just bombed in a 38-foot birdie butt on the 18th hole, and Martin Laird just bogeyed the par-3 14th after missing the green, but Bay Hill has turned into a bit of a two man race between Laird and Spencer Levin.

Laird and Levin are tied at 11 under, and Watson is in the clubhouse at 7 under after a 68. Rickie Fowler is also at 7 under with two holes left in what’s been a wild round for the 22-year old. But no one has been able to catch Laird or Levin.

Laird has hit every fairway and 10 of 14 greens in regulation, but he hasn’t exactly putted great with 23 putts so far — he hasn’t made anything longer than 8 feet.

Levin, on the other hand, recovered nicely from an early bogey on No. 2 and has made four birdies since. One of those came courtesy of a chip-in on No. 3.

In case you’re wondering, the largest 54-hole lead ever in this event is six shots by Fred Couples in 1992 and Mike Nicolette in 1983.

The biggest comeback in the final round? Six shots by Gary Koch in 1984 and Tom Kite in 1982. — Brian Wacker

ORLANDO, Fla. — Bubba Watson just bombed in a 38-foot birdie butt on the 18th hole, and Martin Laird just bogeyed the par-3 14th after missing the green, but Bay Hill has turned into a bit of a two man race between Laird and Spencer Levin. Laird and Levin are tied at 11 under, and …