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David Lingmerth Seeks Major Step Forward at PGA Championship

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — If David Lingmerth can finish a major championship as well as he started the last two, there might be a big trophy in his future.

Lingmerth followed his opening 5-under 67 with a 70 to take the clubhouse lead at 7 under halfway through the second round Friday in the PGA Championship.

The Swede pumped his right arm after finishing with a birdie putt on the par-4 18th, which has been the toughest at Whistling Straits. It was a huge confidence boost going into the weekend.

"What was it a 40-footer to finish my day?