11.   His pinpoint precision with short irons and wedges leaves him with many birdie opportunities.

12.   I always feel like the front side is more difficult than the back, because there are more birdie opportunities on the back.

13.   Instead of facing a birdie opportunity after two solid shots, chagrined players have been left with a difficult up-and-down for par.

14.   It was another picturesque day at Augusta, with little wind and plenty of birdie opportunities.

15.   Stricker split the fairways with pinpoint tee shots, avoiding the trees and rough, putting himself in position for aggressive approach shots and birdie opportunities.

16.   When Norman did get his chance, he rolled it just short of the cup, spoiling a birdie opportunity.

17.   While Woods struggled to find his putting stroke and squandered birdie opportunities, Price was sharp.

18.   Birdie opportunities were scarce.

19.   He was steady off the tee Wednesday and he hit his irons well enough to give him numerous birdie opportunities.

20.   Lee Janzen, the leader after two rounds, missed early birdie opportunities before Winged Foot got the best of him.