EDITOR'S NOTE: Ryan Palmer, in his second year on the PGA Tour, is compiling a daily diary on his experiences at his first Masters Tournament. Palmer, of Amarillo, Texas, is 1-under par through three holes of the second round and is tied for ninth place.

We had a nice evening Thursday. I was really pleased with the first day, but I was pretty tired. We just had a late dinner. watched some TV and went to bed.

I was worn out and knew we had a lot of golf ahead of us Friday, or thought we had a lot of golf ahead of us.

What I did get to play wasn't the best of starts. I had a bad tee shot on No. 1, but had a great up-and-down for par. I had my first three-putt of the tournament on No. 2 for bogey. I came up a little short on No. 4 in the bunker, and now I've got to make a 20-footer for par when we start up again.

The weather is frustrating, no doubt about it. You sit in the locker room for three or four hours and nobody can tell you anything. And when they do tell you something, it's just to wait longer.

I want to be out there playing, obviously. Everyone does. We all get tired of sitting in a clubhouse all day.

I never saw a radar, but they said there was a big circle of thunderstorms all around us. I still thought we'd be out there by 4 (p.m.). I was out on the putting green when I heard somebody say they called it, and about five minutes later, it was official.

We're going to cook out some steaks tonight (Friday), watch some TV and get to bed early. It's supposed to be sunny and perfect all day, and this time, I'm sure there'll be a lot of golf.

I've done this a lot. When you have a long day like it looks like Saturday, you have to be patient. That's a lot of golf, and you can't get down because there will be a lot of highs and lows.

Ryan Palmer's Masters Diary

Editor's Note: Ryan Palmer, a second-year PGA Tour player, is compiling a daily diary on his experiences at his first Masters Tournament. Palmer, 28, of Amarillo, Texas, qualified by finishing in the top 40 on the 2004 money list in his rookie year. He finished 37th. Palmer is sharing his thoughts with Morris News Service writer Jon Mark Beilue.

Monday, April 11: Palmer to savor taste of Masters Sunday, April 10: Delays test rookie's nerves Saturday, April 9: A short day on the course leaves a lot to think about Friday, April 8: Putts keep Palmer in game, birdie builds his confidence Thursday, April 7: 'Caddie, fiance cope with death Wednesday, April 6: There's time to relax, and time to learn Tuesday, April 5: 'Television does no justice for this course' Monday, April 4: First-timer brings high hopes