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World number two Phil Mickelson is just one adrift of Stadler after a stunning bogey-free 66 - two ahead of Fisher and Scotland's Simon Yates.

Yates tied Mickelson for the best round of the day with a run of three birdies over his last five holes as the duo benefited from calmer afternoon conditions.

Three-time major winner Vijay Singh and South African Andrew McLardy were a shot further adrift at seven under at the midway point.

Paul Casey signed for a 71 courtesy of a birdie at the last to head a group which included defending champion Yang Yong-Eun of Korea, while Open champion Padraig Harrington and US Open champion Angel Cabrera remained four under after level-par second rounds.