European Tour, 2nd round @ Reale Seguros Open de España in Seville
Gregory Bourdy (Getty Images)
Gregory Bourdy leads after the second round of the Reale Seguros Open de España, in Seville. Gregory’s -6 under par round of 66 gives him just a one shot lead over four players with a tournament total of -5 under par. Right behind him at -4 under the card for the tournament are, Simon Dyson, Matteo Manassero, Robert Rock and local favorite Jorge Campillo. Anyone who is under par in this tournament is still in with a chance to win, the field is that close and so far no one has taken a grip on it.
Gregory said of the tough conditions;
“I’ve just been patient, I’ve not made a score like that for a long time in these conditions. It’s good for the confidence. I’m very happy about this round, particularly in these conditions. I made eight birdies and just two bogeys. Yesterday one over was not so bad in that wind, but today I played really well, I felt comfortable and very solid, very consistent and I also made some important putts, so I’ll try to keep going like this.”
Simon polished off his 69 with a 12 foot putt for eagle, using his new belly putter;
“It appeared to bobble and I started walking, but it kept going and dropped. I switched because I’ve just not been holing out well. It’s harder to get the pace, but I start it on the right line more consistently.”
Matteo was really very happy with his score, but thought he did not actually play that well;
“It wasn’t an easy day and I’m happy because I didn’t really play that well but managed to score. Today I took the right side of the draw. Early morning we just had a little breeze and it’s certainly going to be more difficult in the afternoon. I didn’t play really well, but never put myself in serious trouble. I’ve scrambled well, I made some good up and downs at the beginning of my back nine, but the last four or five holes I started playing very good golf well and that gives me some confidence. I’m really happy to be in contention, to be around the lead, and we shall see what happens.”
Notables missing the cut include; Michael Campbell, Alvaro Quiros, Rich Beam, Colin Montgomery, Paul Lawrie and amazingly Miguel Angel Jimenez, the Spaniard has never won his National title.
