Simon Keelan took Tyrell Hatton’s 8 iron and hit the the green of the famous 17th hole left-handed

The world number 45 knows he must play well in his next four events to consolidate his place in the world’s top 50 and secure his Masters debut.

The West Waterford star had a five-shot lead at halfway thanks to a brace of stunning, eight-under 64s for a record 36-hole total.

After beating the field average by eight shots with a stunning, eight-under 64 at Spyglass Hill in round one, the 34-year-old West Waterford man made 10 birdies at iconic Pebble Beach

Power has finished fourth, 15th and third in his three most recent starts on the PGA Tour