By Jason Humphries
EAST LONDON, South Africa Jan 6 (Reuters) – Holder
Louis Oosthuizen blazed his way to an 11-under-par 62 to seize a
two-stroke lead after the second round of the Africa Open on
Friday.
The 2010 British Open champion’s effort was one shy of the
course record as he took just 25 putts to finish with a 15-under
tally of 131.
The 29-year-old Oosthuizen made good use of his early tee
time at the East London Golf Club, a lack of wind in the morning
leaving the coastal course defenceless.
Oosthuizen did not drop a shot to par and reeled off nine
birdies and an eagle two at the 308-yard sixth.
“I felt good over the ball today. I was a bit more
aggressive. I trusted my swing more and it paid off,” he told
reporters.
“The putting has turned around in the last three or four
months. I found a new grip which improved my consistency. You
have those days when you hit good putts and don’t make anything
but days like today you just smile and go with it.”
South Africa’s Thomas Aiken, the overnight leader, was in a
group of four players in a tie for second place on 133 alongside
compatriots Tjaart van der Walt, Jaco Ahlers and double U.S.
Open champion Retief Goosen.
Aiken signed for a 69 while Goosen shrugged off two bogeys
to return a 68.
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