Golf
Davies takes two-stroke lead
2010-03-19 21:35
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Rabat - Rhys Davies of Wales shot a 8-under 64 to take a two-shot lead on the second day of the Trophee Hassan II on Friday.
Davies, who trailed overnight leader Nick Dougherty of England by two shots following his opening 68, had eight birdies on the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat to move to 13 under.
Frenchman Thomas Levet shot a 7-under 65 to lie 11 under, tied for second place with Ignacio Garrido of Spain and Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa.
The opening two days are being played on two different courses - a longer Red course and a shorter Blue - and in a pro-am format before the leading 65 professionals play alone on Saturday and Sunday on the Red.
"This time last year I didn't really have any status in Europe," said the 24-year-old Davies. "It's been really good the last 12 months. I am feeling very confident _ you play golf to play well and to get to the top of the leaderboard."
Dougherty dropped to a share of fifth on 10 under.
"I didn't play great," he said. "The Blue course is quite a bit easier and I didn't capitalise on it, but three under is not too bad and I'm still in contention."