Aussie leaders launch third-round bid at PGA

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Matt Jones of Australia plays a shot from the third tee during the second round of the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits on August 14, 2015 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Kohler (United States) (AFP) - Australian Matt Jones took a two-stroke lead into the third round of the PGA Championship on Saturday on a Whistling Straits course yielding a bevy of early birdies.

Journeyman Jones completed a bogey-free seven-under-par 65 on Saturday morning for an 11-under total of 133 and a two-stroke lead over fellow Aussie Jason Day.

Day, like Jones among the 57 players who had to complete the second round on Saturday after a fierce thunderstorm halted play on the previous evening, carded a five-under 67 that gave him sole possession of second place on nine-under 135.