Laid-back Donald leaps to top with ‘easy-going’ 65

LUKE DONALD carded an “easy-going” 65 to share the lead at the halfway stage of the BMW International Open in Munich.

Laid-back Donald leaps to top with ‘easy-going’ 65
Sat, 27 Aug, 2005 - 01:00
Phil Casey

Donald fired seven birdies and no bogeys in a flawless second round at Nord-Eichenried, narrowly missing a 10ft eagle putt on the last to claim the outright lead.

The Ryder Cup star’s 12-under total of 132 left him alongside overnight joint leader Brett Rumford, with Simon Khan and Angel Cabrera a shot behind.

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