On No. 10 the 2016 Charles Schwab Challenge champion sank a 28-foot birdie putt to cross over to safety. Then bogeys at No. 13 and 15 had Spieth in need of a birdie on the closing holes. He got it at No. 17, nestling his approach six feet from the cup and sinking the putt for a 71 to go to even-par for 36 holes.

Friday's second round at the Charles Schwab Challenge produced much better scoring as winds laid down and the greens seemed a bit more receptive, allowing players to attack more pins and create more birdie opportunities.

Rickie Fowler defied PGA Tour officials at the Charles Schwab Challenge, taking a risky shot at the $9.5M event.