Ernie Els opened a four-shot lead over Dan Forsman in the Buick Open with a second-round 63 in Michigan yesterday. The South African had a 13under-par total of 131 while Forsman shot a 67 for 135.
The powerful Els, clearly gearing up for a run at his third major title in next week's USPGA Championship, pitched in twice - once for an eagle - at the Warwick Hills Country Club.
"Yesterday, I let a 63 become a 68. Today, I turned a 68 into a 63. So, I'm happy about that," said Els
Crowd favourite Tiger Woods recovered from a mediocre 72 in the opening round to shoot a fourunder 68 for 140.
(US unless stated)
131 - E Els (SA) 68 63; 135 - D Forsman 68 67; 136 - J Morse 67 69, C Perry 67 69, B Fabel 69 67, L Wadkins 67 69, H Sutton 67 69, A Doyle 69 67; 137 - L Mize 68 69, R Cochran 68 69, P Stewart 72 65.
Others: 138 - J Ozaki (Japan) 67 71; 139 - R Alarcon (Mex) 67 72; 140 - F Nobilo (NZ) 69 71, V Singh (Fiji) 67 73; 141 - S Elkington (Aus) 70 71.
