IAN WOOSNAM slipped after a promising start at the last warm-up for next week's US Masters.
The Welshman was sitting one shot off the lead at two under par after 11 holes at the BellSouth Classic in Atlanta.
But he carded a two-over-par 74 to leave himself in need of recovery when the second round gets under way today.
Thursday's first round was postponed until yesterday because of torrential rain.
Meanwhile, Brazil's Priscillo Diniz held a six shot clubhouse lead in the opening event of the European Seniors Tour.
He had a second-round 67 for a 13-under-par 131 total at the Royal Westmoreland Barbados Open.
Diniz held his lead over late-starting Brit David Creamer.
Americans George Burns and Jeff Van Wegenen were his closest challengers of those who had finished their rounds at 139 after a 72 and a 69 respectively. However, the Brazilian isn't expecting to make headlines in his homeland. He said: 'If I win I certainly won't get the same headlines as the Brazilian football team but that doesn't worry me.
'You can't compete with football in my country. I am only thinking about winning for me and my family.'
Diniz picked up five birdies and did not make a mistake as he streaked away from his rivals.
Scotland's David Huish - who is recovering from shingles - added a 71 to his first-round 79 to go six over par at 150.
