Khon Kaen, Thailand, 28-11-2014
Lahiri on top at halfway stage of King’s Cup
Chowrasia and Chikka also in top-10
India’s Anirban Lahiri took the outright lead by signing for a five-under-67 after the second round of the King’s Cup at the Singha Park Khon Kaen Golf Club on Friday.
The five-time Asian Tour winner, who shared the overnight lead with compatriot SSP Chowrasia, compiled a two-day total of 12-under-132 to take pole position on his own, holding a two-shot advantage over Australia’s Andrew Dodt.
Chowrasia posted a 71 to slip to tied fifth at eight-under-136.
Lahiri continued to assert himself at the US$500,000 Asian Tour event with another round that could edge him closer to his third win on the region’s premier Tour this year.
While it may not be similar to his opening round where he carded a 65, the Indian is still pleased with his efforts where he traded seven birdies against two bogeys on holes five and 15.
“I’m happy with the way I’m playing. It wasn’t quite as good as it was yesterday but I’m still feeling comfortable on the golf course and the position I’m in.
“I made a couple of dropped shots today, missed more greens than I did yesterday. But I’m happy with the way I finished, especially with those two birdies in the last four holes to pick myself up,” said Lahiri.
Chikkarangappa was the third Indian after Lahiri and Chowrasia in the top-10. He shot a 68 to be tied 10th at seven-under-137.
Arjun Atwal (five-under-139) in tied 25th and Rashid Khan (four-under-140) in tied 37th were the other two Indians to make the halfway cut of two-under-142.
Rahil Gangjee (145), Chiragh Kumar (147) and Himmat Rai (149) were the three Indians to miss the cut.
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