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Kjeldsen joins Fitzpatrick atop British Masters leaderboard (The Associated Press)

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Soren Kjeldsen, from Denmark, tees off on the 11th hole during the first round of the Bridgestone Invitational …

WOBURN, England (AP) -- Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen joined England's Matthew Fitzpatrick at the top of the British Masters leaderboard on Friday after both reached a 9-under total of 133 at the halfway stage.

Kjeldsen, who won the Irish Open earlier this year, made a 3-under 68 in his second round, while Fitzpatrick, the sole leader on day one, shot a 2-under 69.

England's Richard Bland is a shot further back, alongside Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat.