Victor Perez secures a spot for the moving day
Victor Perez faced a rocky start on Friday, conceding two bogeys in his first seven holes. However, the French player, aged 31, managed to turn things around. Starting from the 10th hole, Perez showcased his skill by securing three consecutive birdies between the 17th and 1st hole. Despite another bogey on the 2nd hole, the triple winner on the DP World Tour persevered and secured two more birdies with solid putting, including an impressive 8.50-meter putt on the 8th hole. With a score of 68, Perez is currently ranked 30th (-2 total) and successfully made the cut. Unfortunately, the other two French representatives in the Canadian tournament will not be present on Saturday. Martin Trainer’s inconsistent performance led to a score of 72 (three birdies, three bogeys, one double bogey), placing him 78th (+2 total), just ahead of Nick Taylor (90th, +3), the defending champion, who bids farewell to his crown. Meanwhile, Paul Barjon struggled throughout the tournament, finishing at +11.
Robert MacIntyre and Ryan Fox Take the Lead
After 36 holes, Robert MacIntyre and Ryan Fox are leading the pack with a total score of -10. The Scottish player concluded his round with 66 shots on Friday (four birdies) without a single bogey since the beginning of the tournament. On the other hand, the New Zealander delivered the best performance of the day with a score of 64 (seven birdies, one bogey). MacIntyre expressed his satisfaction with his performance, highlighting his strong iron shots and putting skills, which are well-suited to the course. The duo is followed by Joel Dahmen in third place with a total score of -8.
David Skinns Stumbles as MacIntyre and Fox Lead
While MacIntyre and Fox maintain their lead, David Skinns, who was in charge on Thursday, struggled to keep up the pace in the second round, finishing with a score of 71 (three bogeys, two birdies). Following closely behind Dahmen in third place, Andrew Novak, Mackenzie Hughes, and David Skinns share the fourth spot with a score of -7. Other notable players in the top 10 include Trace Crowe, Sean O’Hair, Sam Burns, Nick Hardy, Ben Griffin, and Zac Blair. Rory McIlroy disappointed with a score of 72, slipping from the top 10 to 30th position, ahead of Tommy Fleetwood (21st, -3).
Published on June 1, 2024, at 08:36 AM
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