Spieth out at Byron Nelson; Kokrak leading by 5 strokes

IRVING, Texas — Jason Kokrak shot a bogey-free 8-under 62 on Friday for a record five-stroke lead after two rounds at the AT&T Byron Nelson, where local favourite Jordan Spieth missed the cut for the first time at the tournament where he made his debut as a 16-year-old high school junior.

Kokrak, the 128th-ranked player in the world, matched the Nelson’s 36-hole record at 12 under after his career-best scoring round, and no one has ever had a bigger lead there after two rounds.

Billy Horschel was second at 7 under after three consecutive birdies to finish a 65. Dustin Johnson, the world’s No. 1 player, had his second consecutive 67 and was among six players tied for third.

Spieth closed with a 75, including a 9 on the par-5 16th after hitting two tee shots out of bounds. With a 3-over total and needing at least one birdie, Spieth finished with consecutive pars.

The 23-year-old Spieth also missed the cut last week in The Players Championship. He last missed consecutive cuts in 2015.

Sergio Garcia, the Masters champion who is defending his second Nelson title, birdied six of his last 15 holes for a 65 to get to 2 under. He opened with a 73.

Nick Taylor (73) of Abbotsford is tied for 69th at 2-over par. Graham DeLaet (73) of Weyburn, Sask., and Ottawa’s Brad Fritsch (71) both missed the cut.