Dufner takes one-stroke lead in Australia

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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- American Jason Dufner topped the JBWere Masters leaderboard halfway through the second round Friday, shooting a 5-under 67 for a one-stroke advantage over late-starting Tiger Woods and five others.

Dufner bogeyed his final hole to finish at 7-under 137 at Kingston Heath. The former Auburn star is winless in three seasons on the PGA TOUR.

Woods had a late tee time after opening with a 66 on Thursday.

Manny Villegas (68) and Ashley Hall (69) and Mathew Goggin (70) completed the second round at 6 under, while James Nitties and Brenden Grace had yet to tee off.