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Jones shoots 65, takes 2-shot lead over Day at PGA

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – A 50-foot birdie putt late in his second round Saturday gave Matt Jones a 7-under 65 and a two-shot lead at the halfway point of the PGA Championship.

Jones, a 35-year-old Australian whose lone PGA Tour title came last year in Houston, is at 11-under 133, two clear of fellow countryman Jason Day.

“It’s hard to say you ever feel a week like this coming,” said Jones, who had just one top-10 finish in his last 11 starts entering this week. “I’m a streaky player, I know that.