Two splendid rounds at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, Ill., has the Day in position to win the tournament, take over as the world’s top-ranked golfer and increase his chances of winning the FedEx Cup.
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Following Thursday’s 61, Day delivered a 63 on Friday. At 124, he stands 13 under. Americans Daniel Berger and Brendon Todd start Saturday tied for second at 8 under. They and Day are due at the first tee about 1 p.m. ET.
Jordan Spieth atoned missing the cut in two consecutive FedEx Cup events with his best 36 holes since the PGA Championship. He starts at 11 under. Tee time: 12:50 p.m. ET.
Rory McIlroy is 9 under as he begins play. Bubba Watson enters at 7 under.
This week’s tournament will set up the TOUR Championship field. That tournament begins Thursday near Atlanta.
Here is Sporting News’ leaderboard for the BMW Championship. All times are ET.
