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WGC Bridgestone Invitational 2017: Jimmy Walker Holds Lead After Round 2

Jimmy Walker leads the 2017 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at seven-under par after firing a five-under 65 in Friday's second round at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.

Thomas Pieters is in solo second, two strokes off the lead pace after Round 2, which was delayed three times by rain throughout the day. Rory McIlroy (-4), Zach Johnson (-4), Jordan Spieth (-3) and Jason Day (-3) are also firmly in contention at the star-studded event that features 49 of the top 50 ranked players in the world.

Here's a look at the updated tournament leaderboard with 36 holes to play:

Walker posted the best round of anybody on the course Friday, a feat made even more impressive by the start-and-stop nature of play due to the weather conditions.