Canadian Lee leads on the Asian Tour in Morocco after 36 holes
22nd in the Asian Tour Order of Merit, and two-time winner on the Asian Tour
Richard Lee (CAN) shot a second round eight under par 65 to go along with his first round of 72 to lead after the second round of the International Series – Morocco on the Asian Tour.
This week’s tournament is being played around the 7,633 yards par 73 course at Royal Dar Es Salam.
Lee, 22nd in the Asian Tour Order of Merit, and two-time winner on the Asian Tour, came alive in round two with a ‘best of the week round’ by two shots with a six birdie, one eagle and no bogey round.
He hit 16 of the 18 greens in regulation and managed just 28 putts.
Lee has a two-shot lead from first round co-leader Nitithorn Thippong (THA) who stands on seven under par.
The cut was projected to fall at four over par with 72 players currently making the mark for tomorrow’s third round with a few players still to complete their round two.
In the top 13 spots after 36 holes, Thailand has four players, with Australia and the US, both with two players, and representatives from Canada, Spain, England, Zimbabwe and Taipei.
Dubai based MG Keyser (RSA) shot a second round 76 to be at plus seven for two rounds to miss by three.
