AKRON, Ohio — American veteran Jim Furyk birdied three of his last five holes in firm conditions at Firestone Country Club to charge to a five-shot clubhouse lead in the second round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Friday.
Though Furyk bogeyed his final hole after hitting his approach into a bunker, a second successive 66 gave him a commanding advantage over his closest challengers as he posted an eight-under 132 total.
Overnight leader Danny Lee of New Zealand followed his opening 65 with a 72 to finish at three under, level with Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell (71) and Swede Henrik Stemson (69) in the elite World Golf Championships (WGC) event.