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Haotong Li Battles Illness, Stays in Masters Contention

4/11/2026

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Haotong Li completed his second round at the 2026 Masters in Augusta, Georgia, with a three-under-par 69.
Despite spending the night in the bathroom due to illness, Li initially planned to play only a few holes.
He finished four under overall, two shots behind clubhouse leader Sam Burns.
Li is making his first Masters appearance since 2019 and remains in contention for the Green Jacket.

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Story summary

Haotong Li completed his second round at the 2026 Masters in Augusta, Georgia, with a three-under-par 69.
Despite spending the night in the bathroom due to illness, Li initially planned to play only a few holes.
He finished four under overall, two shots behind clubhouse leader Sam Burns.
Li is making his first Masters appearance since 2019 and remains in contention for the Green Jacket.