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Schwartzel shoots 68
2010-09-03 17:55
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Crans Montana - Edoardo Molinari took the early second round lead at the European Masters after shooting a 6-under 65 Friday.
Looking for his second straight win after last weekend's Johnnie Walker Championship victory, the 29-year-old Italian made six birdies to reach 11 under.
"I feel relaxed and have a lot of energy and confidence inside me and that's why I am 11 under and it could have been even better," said Molinari. "I missed a few putts out there so I cannot complain about being 11 under."
It was a second day of low scoring with Finland's Mikko Ilonen just a shot back. Ilonen followed his opening 65 with a 67.
England's Graeme Storm is third after shooting a second-round 68 to add to his 6 under first round score of 65.
Storm, whose only European tour win was recorded at the 2007 French Open, had started with four birdies in five holes but dropped four shots in five holes and it was only an eagle at the par five 14th that kept his round competitive.
South Africa's Charl Schwartzel, twice a winner this year, shot a 68 to move to 8 under and within three of the lead.
The 17-year-old Italian Matteo Manassero, who opened with a 64 Thursday, started his second round with two birdies in three holes to move to 9 under.
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