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Coveted Cup spot looks likely for in-form Lahiri

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Aug 15, 2015; Sheboygan, WI, USA; Anirban Lahiri putts on the 9th green during the continuation of the …

By Mark Lamport-Stokes

KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) - A strong showing by Anirban Lahiri at the PGA Championship has put the Indian golfer in a prime position to achieve one of his biggest goals for this year -- a spot on the International team at the Presidents Cup.

An opening two-under 70 at Whistling Straits followed by a six-birdie 67 to conclude the storm-delayed second round on Saturday also strengthened Lahiri's burgeoning belief that he is good enough to compete with the game's very best.