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PGA Championship 2019: Brooks Koepka Takes Commanding 7-Shot Lead After Round 2

Brooks Koepka continued his pursuit of a wire-to-wire victory in the 2019 PGA Championship with a five-under 65 in Friday's second round at the Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York.

Koepka, who carded a bogey-free 63 to take the lead after Round 1, tallied seven birdies and two bogeys Friday to reach 12 under through 36 holes. The tournament's reigning champion will carry a seven-stroke lead into the weekend at the season's second major.

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With that birdie, Brooks Koepka sets the 36-hole score record (128) in Major Championship history. #PGAChamp https://t.co/L5Zqr1XXla

Jordan Spieth and Adam Scott are tied for second place at five under.