Manuel Elvira and Rasmus Hojgaard tied for lead at Ras Al Khaimah Championship
RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Manuel Elvira took a share of the lead with Rasmus Hojgaard at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship after shooting 10-under 62 in the second round Friday.
Elvira was 6 under on the day through his first five holes in what he called a dream start at Al Hamra Golf Club. He made three straight birdies, eagled the par-4 13th, and added another birdie.
“I kept giving myself chances and got a 62 at the end so very happy with it,” said the Spaniard, who is looking for his first European tour win.
Elvira and Hojgaard (64) shared a one-stroke lead over first-round leader Callum Shinkwin (69) and Thorbjorn Olesen, who also shot a 62 on Friday.
Zander Lombard was a further shot back after his second straight 66.
It is the third straight European tour event to be staged in the United Arab Emirates after the Dubai Invitational and the Dubai Desert Classic, won by Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy, respectively.
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