Tour Report: Watson’s accuracy the difference (PGATOUR.com)

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Bubba Watson enters the weekend at 10 under and with a one-shot lead.

Bubba Watson is halfway to his second win of the season. Will he get it, or will someone else emerge on moving day at TPC Louisiana, where the wind will be blowing in the 20-mph range? Follow it live and discuss today’s round here.

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Watson’s accuracy the difference

By Brian Wacker, PGATOUR.COM Site Producer

We’re at the halfway point of the halfway mark of the 2011 season and Bubba Watson is looking for his second win of the season and third in less than 12 months.

At this point a year ago, Watson was 25th in the FedExCup standings. He entered this week 10th. Should he go on to win, he’d like move to No. 1.

Watson’s always been one of the longest hitters on the PGA TOUR — he currently ranks second at 308.2 yards off the tee — but now he’s dialing in his irons. Case in point: He’s also second on TOUR in greens in regulation and second in ball-striking.

Not surprisingly, Watson also leads the TOUR in par-5 scoring.

This week has just been an extension of all that. Watson of course leads the field in driving distance, but he’s also tied for first in greens hit — 86 percent compared to a field average of 60 percent — and has two eagles through the first two rounds. 

Is there any wonder why he’s leading?

Martin/Getty Images Bubba Watson enters the weekend at 10 under and with a one-shot lead. Bubba Watson is halfway to his second win of the season. Will he get it, or will someone else emerge on moving day at TPC Louisiana, where the wind will be blowing in the 20-mph range? Follow it live and …