Slam-chasing Spieth on the march at PGA Championship

May 17, 2019; Bethpage, NY, USA; Jordan Spieth plays his shot from the 12th tee during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bethpage State Park - Black Course. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (Reuters) - Jordan Spieth, who is chasing a career grand slam, surged into contention at the PGA Championship on Friday, grabbing the clubhouse lead during the second round.

The Texan swung smoothly and displayed his old silky cross-handed putting touch at Bethpage Black.