McEvoy still out in front
European Tour rookie Richard McEvoy shot another accomplished if occasionally fortunate round to retain his overnight lead at the Omega Hong Kong Open and set the half-way mark at 10 under par.
But defending champion Fredrik Jacobson is refusing to relinquish his title without a fight and finished as McEvoy’s closest challenger on seven under par after shooting a 65.
After McEvoy followed yesterday’s course record-equalling 62 with a “solid” 68, Jacobson’s effort was enough to eat into the 24-year-old’s lead, which was narrowed to three shots.
Sweden’s Henrik Nystrom led the chasing pack for most of the day on five under par until Jacobson put together a late run.
With the pair’s compatriot Peter Gustaffson on the charge, five under par after 12 holes, the tournament is nicely poised heading into the weekend.
