Spaniards on a Swiss roll in
Challenger Tour event
From Paul Symes, Challenge Tour Press Officer
Some sizzling strokeplay from Rafael Cabrera Bello saw the young Spaniard equal the course record and establish a three-shot lead on day two of the Credit Suisse Challenge.
It was a day of two halves at Wylihof Golf Club in Luterbach, Switzerland, with the morning starters able to take advantage of perfect playing conditions, while the afternoon groups were forced to contend with heavy showers and thunderstorms, which caused play to be suspended for an hour.
Yet despite the adverse weather, Cabrera Bello’s compatriot Santiago Luna still managed to card seven birdies to finish on 12 under par 134 (68-66) over the par-73 course. The seasoned campaigner will hope to bring his experience to bear when attempting to chase down his young countryman, who plundered nine birdies to finish on 15 under par 131 (67-64).
Cabrera Bello enjoyed a productive amateur career, winning the Spanish national championship in his age group every year from Under- seven to Under-18 level.
The 24 year old, who is close to completing a business and economics degree at university, said: “My start was good, the middle part was pretty good also – and the finish wasn’t bad either! Coming from Gran Canaria, I like playing with the sun on my back, so the conditions were perfect for me. And playing golf sure beats studying!”
Overnight leader Joel Sjoholm of Sweden and England’s Richard Bland, who by his own admission carded a “fortunate” round of 67, are in a tie for third place on 11 under par 135.
LEADING SECOND-ROUND TOTALS (uncompleted)
Par 146 (2 x 73)
131 R Cabrera Bello (Esp) 67 64.
134 S Luna (Esp) 68 66.
135 R Bland (Eng) 68 67, J Sjoholm (Swe) 65 70.
136 J Clement (Sui) 67 69, G Lockerbie (Eng) 69 67.
137 A Zanini (Ita) 68 69, C Gane (Eng) 69 68.
138 A Wagner (Arg) 71 67, M Crespi (Ita) 66 72, M Pilkington (Wal), S Robinson (Eng).
Other scores:
139 S Jamieson (Sco) 67 72 (jt 14th).
140 S O'Hara (Sco) 69 71 (jt 20th).
142 A McArthur (Sco) 69 73 (jt 36th).
143 R Davies (Wal) 74 69 (jt 52nd).
Projected cut at 143 or better.
145 J McLeary (Sco) 71 74 (jt 85th).
150 E Ramsay (Sco) 74 76, R Russell (Sco) 75 75 (jt 132nd).
Challenger Tour event
From Paul Symes, Challenge Tour Press Officer
Some sizzling strokeplay from Rafael Cabrera Bello saw the young Spaniard equal the course record and establish a three-shot lead on day two of the Credit Suisse Challenge.
It was a day of two halves at Wylihof Golf Club in Luterbach, Switzerland, with the morning starters able to take advantage of perfect playing conditions, while the afternoon groups were forced to contend with heavy showers and thunderstorms, which caused play to be suspended for an hour.
Yet despite the adverse weather, Cabrera Bello’s compatriot Santiago Luna still managed to card seven birdies to finish on 12 under par 134 (68-66) over the par-73 course. The seasoned campaigner will hope to bring his experience to bear when attempting to chase down his young countryman, who plundered nine birdies to finish on 15 under par 131 (67-64).
Cabrera Bello enjoyed a productive amateur career, winning the Spanish national championship in his age group every year from Under- seven to Under-18 level.
The 24 year old, who is close to completing a business and economics degree at university, said: “My start was good, the middle part was pretty good also – and the finish wasn’t bad either! Coming from Gran Canaria, I like playing with the sun on my back, so the conditions were perfect for me. And playing golf sure beats studying!”
Overnight leader Joel Sjoholm of Sweden and England’s Richard Bland, who by his own admission carded a “fortunate” round of 67, are in a tie for third place on 11 under par 135.
LEADING SECOND-ROUND TOTALS (uncompleted)
Par 146 (2 x 73)
131 R Cabrera Bello (Esp) 67 64.
134 S Luna (Esp) 68 66.
135 R Bland (Eng) 68 67, J Sjoholm (Swe) 65 70.
136 J Clement (Sui) 67 69, G Lockerbie (Eng) 69 67.
137 A Zanini (Ita) 68 69, C Gane (Eng) 69 68.
138 A Wagner (Arg) 71 67, M Crespi (Ita) 66 72, M Pilkington (Wal), S Robinson (Eng).
Other scores:
139 S Jamieson (Sco) 67 72 (jt 14th).
140 S O'Hara (Sco) 69 71 (jt 20th).
142 A McArthur (Sco) 69 73 (jt 36th).
143 R Davies (Wal) 74 69 (jt 52nd).
Projected cut at 143 or better.
145 J McLeary (Sco) 71 74 (jt 85th).
150 E Ramsay (Sco) 74 76, R Russell (Sco) 75 75 (jt 132nd).
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