Jesper Svensson Leads South African Open By 1 Stroke After Second Round – News18

JOHANNESBURG: Swedish golfer Jesper Svensson will take a one-stroke lead into the weekend on the South African Open Championship after capturing a 5-beneath 67.

Svensson made seven birdies together with two bogeys in Friday’s second spherical to maneuver to the highest forward of in a single day chief and countryman Joakim Lagergren (71), Italy’s Matteo Manassero (68) and residential favourite Casey Jarvis (70).

“To lead feels great. We’re halfway through and I’m happy to be in a good position,” the 344th-ranked Svensson mentioned. “I had some bogeys coming in and it felt good to come back with a birdie, (so) I’m happy.”

Only one participant within the prime 100 within the rankings is within the subject, No. 85 Thriston Lawrence of South Africa. Lawrence (71) is tied for twenty sixth at six photographs again.

The match is the second of three straight occasions in South Africa to open the 2024 season on the European tour. The first was the Joburg Open, gained by house participant Dean Burmester final week.

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