DUBLIN, Ohio - Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy teed off together Friday afternoon with a lot of ground to make up.
Brendan Steele and Matt Kuchar were already in the clubhouse at 12 under par, and the world Nos. 2 and 3 needed low rounds to have a chance of catching the leaders.
Spieth bogeyed two of his opening four holes and was in danger of missing the cut. But last week’s winner at Colonial birdied six of the last 12 holes for a 4-under 68.
“Nice to hit some fairways, and when I didn't I was still able to have the ball on the green,” Spieth said.