Spieth storms up leaderboard with flawless display in Shanghai


American golfer Jordan Spieth reacts after making a shot in the third round of the WGC-HSBC Champions Tournament in Shanghai on Saturday. - REUTERS

SHANGHAI (AFP): World number two Jordan Spieth fired the round of the day, a flawless nine-under 63, to climb into contention at the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions on Saturday in Shanghai.

The 22-year-old American had nine birdies and no bogeys to storm up the leaderboard from 27th to a share of fifth place, three shots behind leader Kevin Kisner.

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