Day on fire and into PGA contention - PGA of Australia

Day on fire and into PGA contention


World Number 1 Jason Day was on fired in the second round of
his title defence at the PGA Championship.

World Number 1 Jason Day was on fired in the second round of
his title defence at the PGA Championship.

"JasonWorking magic with his putter, Day fired 5-under 65 to
be tied third with Emiliano Grillo on 7-under the card, just two shots behind
leaders Jimmy Walker and Robert Streb.

Coming to the par-4 7th, Day was even par for his
round but almost saw his chance of winning back-to-back PGA titles undone when
he doubled the hole.

However showing the determination he has become known for
and firing up his putter, Day reeled off seven birdies in his next eight hole.

Baltusrol was buzzing with Day chasing down the leaders, but
two wayward tee shots on the 17th and 18th saw him unable
to capitalise on the par-5 holes.

It was an incredible display of golf which has Day within
striking distance heading into the weekend.

Adam Scott snuck under the radar during the second round but
a 3-under 67 has him just outside the top-10 with two rounds to play.

Even par rounds from Scott Hend and John Senden place them
at T21 on 2-under the card, with Marcus Fraser a shot further back.

Aaron Baddeley has recorded two even par rounds to ensure
his participation on the weekend.

Matt Jones battled to join him with a 2-under in the second
round see him make the cut on the number.

Greg Chalmers will be the only Aussie to miss the weekend
action after rounds of 72 and 75 cut his PGA Championship campaign short.


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