JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Defending champion Charl Schwartzel of South Africa fired a 10-under 61 for a share of the halfway lead at the Joburg Open on Friday.
Schwartzel had 10 birdies on the West Course at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club to finish even with Jamie Elson of England and Garth Mulroy of South Africa at 13-under 129 after the second round.
Elson had five straight birdies in a 64 on the longer East Course. Mulroy also shot 64 on the East, mixing an eagle, seven birdies and two bogeys.
James Kingston shot a 62, Thomas Aiken had a 66 and Tyrone Mordt a 68 to be tied for fourth one shot back.
Players alternate courses over the first two days of the European and Sunshine Tour event before playing the final two rounds on the East Course.
