Spieth makes his move at Portrush
Russell Greaves at Royal Portrush
July 19, 2019 09:57 MYT
July 19, 2019 09:57 MYT
Jordan Spieth hit a hot streak on the front nine to move to within one shot of the Open Championship lead.
The 2017 Champion Golfer of the Year, who signed for a modest 70 in Thursday's opening round, found his best form early on Friday to go six under for the tournament.
An eagle three at the seventh courtesy of a mammoth putt from off the green was the highlight of the American's scorecard as he played the first eight holes in 27.
Compatriot J.B. Holmes was the man to catch at the summit on seven under, with Englishman Tyrell Hatton at five under and four-time major winner Brooks Koepka headlining a huge chasing pack on three under.
.@JordanSpieth is on the charge! An eagle putt at 7 moves him to -5 #TheOpen Live scoring https://t.co/eQjasgPOwf pic.twitter.com/L1mXXDoDpS — The Open (@TheOpen) July 19, 2019
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Erik van Rooyen was another man to take advantage of the favourable conditions, climbing into contention on four under for the tournament alongside Tommy Fleetwood.