Tiger and Phil had 12 between them today, inducing roars wherever they went. John Merrick had six as well, including four in a row on the second nine. Both Geoff Ogilvy and Rory McIlroy had five on the back, and the leaderboard was a sea of red.

There was shouting at Amen Corner today, and all over Augusta National, thanks to terrific weather, a favorable course set-up and some spectacular play.

The birdies are back.