'On fire' Jordan Spieth sets new 36-hole record to end second round on 14 under at Masters

American golfer Jordan Spieth set a new record after 36 holes as he fired a six-under-par 66 to take a five-shot lead into the weekend and close his second round on 14 under on the second day at the Masters.

Spieth has set a new record score after 36 roles after closing his second round on 14 under, while world number one golfer Rory McIlroy is in a tie for the 19th on two under after missing the cut before shooting a 71.

Only Spieth's fellow American Charley Hoffman, who bogeyed the last for a 68 to finish on nine under, was initially able to cling on to his heels, the BBC reported.

However, England's Justin Rose (70) and Paul Casey (68) made charges late on a sticky afternoon to share a tie for third on seven under with Dustin Johnson, who had a Masters record three eagles in his 67, and would hope to pressure the leader over the weekend.

Meanwhile, three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson produced a series of remarkable escapes from off the fairways to battle to a four-under 68 and six under total, while four-time winner Tiger Woods finished two under after picking up three shots in his round of 69.

But it was a young Spieth who set Augusta National alight with his brilliant play. A year ago he excelled on his Masters debut, holding a share of the lead going into the final round before becoming the youngest golfer to finish in second place.

But that was with a cumulative five under, three shots off champion Bubba Watson, while this week he has been almost unstoppable, conceding only one bogey in his first 36 holes, the report added.