MARC WARREN IN TOP TEN AT HALFWAY IN INDIA
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New Delhi, India: Spain’s Rafael Cabrera-Bello returned with a three-under-par 69 to take the clubhouse lead with Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat and India’s Shiv Kapur trailing closely by one at the Avantha Masters today.
The Spaniard dropped two shots in his closing three holes but still managed to retain his slender advantage with a two-day total of eight-under-par 136 at the DLF Golf and Country Club.
Kiradech and Kapur together with England’s Robert Coles and Denmark’s Mark F Haastrup are bunched in equal second on matching 137s at the €1.8 million (approximately US$2.3 million) showpiece which is tri-sanctioned by the Asian Tour, European Tour and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI).
Asian Tour stalwarts Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand and Jeev Milkha Singh of India are also in second place on seven-under-par through 11 holes when play had to be halted due to darkness. A total of 64 players will resume their second round at 7.15am local time on Saturday morning.
Twelve-time Asian Tour winner Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand and Chinese Taipei’s Lu Wei-chih took a share of eighth place after signing for a 138 total.
Starting at the back-nine, Cabrera-Bello birdied his opening hole before draining a 30-feet putt for another birdie on the following par-three 11th. He continued to birdie the 15th, 16th and sixth holes before committing bogeys on holes seven and nine.
“Eight under after two rounds and leading in the clubhouse so I’ve to be happy,” said Cabrera-Bello who has won once on the European Tour.
“I’m playing well but this is a very weird sport and you have to try to focus day-by-day and shot-by-shot and if I’m in with a chance on Sunday I’ll try to take it,” added the Spaniard.
Meanwhile Kiradech is determined to fulfil his true potential as he continues his search for his maiden Asian Tour win at this week’s 2011 Asian Tour season curtain raiser event.
The burly Thai, a two-time World Junior Champion, has been a figure of consistency, missing only two cuts and enjoying four top-10s in the 13 events he played in last season.
However, it is still that first win that has eluded him and Kiradech signalled his intent of entering the winner’s circle by beginning his round with birdies on holes 10th and 11th.
The 22-year-old added another birdie on the par-five 18th to reach the turn in 33. He then went on to mark his card with four birdies against two bogeys in his inward nine
“I’ve been very consistent with my play especially with my driving the last two days. I’ve been hitting a lot with my wedge and getting several shots very close to the pins,” said Kiradech.
“Overall I’m pleased with how I’ve played so far. I had a good feeling when I went back to the course this morning. I knew that I had 25 more holes to play today but I was already mentally prepared for it,” added the Thai who was among the 66 players who had to complete their first round in the morning due to the fog delay on the opening day.
Kapur, who started his round tied for 44th place, made one of the biggest moves of the day and quickly credited his coach for turning his game around.
“The 30-minute break between the finish of the first round and the start of the second round did a world of good. I spend some time with my coach (Jamie Gough) and we found something that helped me through the second round,” said Kapur who had a flawless round that was highlighted by seven birdies.
Kapur’s lone Asian Tour win came in 2005 but his wait for his second victory would not be too long if he continues to place his trust in his coach.
“After that small session with Jamie, things came together. I hit a lot of good shots and good putts, which came close or shaved the hole. There were no putts that didn’t have a chance. I could easily have been 10 or 11 under, but I suppose that can be said for everyone if all their putts fall too,” added Kapur.
Since 2007, Thaworn has won at least one Asian Tour title each year and if his second round performance was anything to go by, the Thai is well primed to continue this proud record.
Starting off in the back-nine, the 12-time Asian Tour winner parred his first five holes before recording his first birdie on the par-four 15th. Two successive birdies on holes 17th and 18th led the Thai to reach the turn in 33.
Thaworn dropped his first shot on the par-four first but got back that shot with another birdie in the following hole. He added further birdies on holes six and seven before closing with a bogey on the ninth hole.
“I played well overall. I misread the lie on the ninth and it was a mistake which I shouldn’t have made. But it’s okay. I’m looking forward to the weekend rounds and hopefully I can continue to play well and stay in contention,” said Thaworn.
Scot Marc Warren is joint eighth, one of a group on five-under-par 139 after scores of 69 and 70.
LEADING SECOND-ROUND TOTALS
Par 144 (2x72)
136 Rafael CABRERA-BELLO (ESP) 67,69
137 Kiradech APHIBARNRAT (THA) 70, 67, Mark F HAASTRUP (DEN) 71, 66, Shiv KAPUR (IND) 72,65, Robert COLES (ENG) 70, 67
138 Thaworn WIRATCHANT (THA) 70, 68, LU Wei-chih (TPE) 70,68
139 Darren BECK (AUS) 67,72, Marc WARREN (SCO) 69, 70, Thomas NORRET (DEN) 69, 70, Rafa ECHENIQUE (ARG) 69,70 Joost LUITEN (NED) 68, 71, Pablo LARRAZABAL (ESP) 69,70 Angelo QUE (PHI) 71,68, S S P CHOWRASIA (IND)70, 69, Chapchai NIRAT (THA) 68, 71.
Selected score:
147 Richie Ramsay (Scotland) 78 69
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New Delhi, India: Spain’s Rafael Cabrera-Bello returned with a three-under-par 69 to take the clubhouse lead with Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat and India’s Shiv Kapur trailing closely by one at the Avantha Masters today.
The Spaniard dropped two shots in his closing three holes but still managed to retain his slender advantage with a two-day total of eight-under-par 136 at the DLF Golf and Country Club.
Kiradech and Kapur together with England’s Robert Coles and Denmark’s Mark F Haastrup are bunched in equal second on matching 137s at the €1.8 million (approximately US$2.3 million) showpiece which is tri-sanctioned by the Asian Tour, European Tour and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI).
Asian Tour stalwarts Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand and Jeev Milkha Singh of India are also in second place on seven-under-par through 11 holes when play had to be halted due to darkness. A total of 64 players will resume their second round at 7.15am local time on Saturday morning.
Twelve-time Asian Tour winner Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand and Chinese Taipei’s Lu Wei-chih took a share of eighth place after signing for a 138 total.
Starting at the back-nine, Cabrera-Bello birdied his opening hole before draining a 30-feet putt for another birdie on the following par-three 11th. He continued to birdie the 15th, 16th and sixth holes before committing bogeys on holes seven and nine.
“Eight under after two rounds and leading in the clubhouse so I’ve to be happy,” said Cabrera-Bello who has won once on the European Tour.
“I’m playing well but this is a very weird sport and you have to try to focus day-by-day and shot-by-shot and if I’m in with a chance on Sunday I’ll try to take it,” added the Spaniard.
Meanwhile Kiradech is determined to fulfil his true potential as he continues his search for his maiden Asian Tour win at this week’s 2011 Asian Tour season curtain raiser event.
The burly Thai, a two-time World Junior Champion, has been a figure of consistency, missing only two cuts and enjoying four top-10s in the 13 events he played in last season.
However, it is still that first win that has eluded him and Kiradech signalled his intent of entering the winner’s circle by beginning his round with birdies on holes 10th and 11th.
The 22-year-old added another birdie on the par-five 18th to reach the turn in 33. He then went on to mark his card with four birdies against two bogeys in his inward nine
“I’ve been very consistent with my play especially with my driving the last two days. I’ve been hitting a lot with my wedge and getting several shots very close to the pins,” said Kiradech.
“Overall I’m pleased with how I’ve played so far. I had a good feeling when I went back to the course this morning. I knew that I had 25 more holes to play today but I was already mentally prepared for it,” added the Thai who was among the 66 players who had to complete their first round in the morning due to the fog delay on the opening day.
Kapur, who started his round tied for 44th place, made one of the biggest moves of the day and quickly credited his coach for turning his game around.
“The 30-minute break between the finish of the first round and the start of the second round did a world of good. I spend some time with my coach (Jamie Gough) and we found something that helped me through the second round,” said Kapur who had a flawless round that was highlighted by seven birdies.
Kapur’s lone Asian Tour win came in 2005 but his wait for his second victory would not be too long if he continues to place his trust in his coach.
“After that small session with Jamie, things came together. I hit a lot of good shots and good putts, which came close or shaved the hole. There were no putts that didn’t have a chance. I could easily have been 10 or 11 under, but I suppose that can be said for everyone if all their putts fall too,” added Kapur.
Since 2007, Thaworn has won at least one Asian Tour title each year and if his second round performance was anything to go by, the Thai is well primed to continue this proud record.
Starting off in the back-nine, the 12-time Asian Tour winner parred his first five holes before recording his first birdie on the par-four 15th. Two successive birdies on holes 17th and 18th led the Thai to reach the turn in 33.
Thaworn dropped his first shot on the par-four first but got back that shot with another birdie in the following hole. He added further birdies on holes six and seven before closing with a bogey on the ninth hole.
“I played well overall. I misread the lie on the ninth and it was a mistake which I shouldn’t have made. But it’s okay. I’m looking forward to the weekend rounds and hopefully I can continue to play well and stay in contention,” said Thaworn.
Scot Marc Warren is joint eighth, one of a group on five-under-par 139 after scores of 69 and 70.
LEADING SECOND-ROUND TOTALS
Par 144 (2x72)
136 Rafael CABRERA-BELLO (ESP) 67,69
137 Kiradech APHIBARNRAT (THA) 70, 67, Mark F HAASTRUP (DEN) 71, 66, Shiv KAPUR (IND) 72,65, Robert COLES (ENG) 70, 67
138 Thaworn WIRATCHANT (THA) 70, 68, LU Wei-chih (TPE) 70,68
139 Darren BECK (AUS) 67,72, Marc WARREN (SCO) 69, 70, Thomas NORRET (DEN) 69, 70, Rafa ECHENIQUE (ARG) 69,70 Joost LUITEN (NED) 68, 71, Pablo LARRAZABAL (ESP) 69,70 Angelo QUE (PHI) 71,68, S S P CHOWRASIA (IND)70, 69, Chapchai NIRAT (THA) 68, 71.
Selected score:
147 Richie Ramsay (Scotland) 78 69
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