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Spieth makes a major move at Whistling Straits

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Aug 14, 2015; Sheboygan, WI, USA; David Lingmerth hits his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the second …

By Mark Lamport-Stokes

KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Jordan Spieth, looking to carve out another slice of golf history at this week's PGA Championship, once again delivered a special performance to surge into contention during a dramatic second round on Friday.

The Masters and U.S. Open champion, bidding to claim his third major title of the year and join an elite club, took advantage of relatively calm morning conditions at a sun-baked Whistling Straits by firing a five-under-par 67.