Golf: Higgins leads the Irish at South African Open

Kerryman David Higgins is Ireland's best performer on day two of the South African Open in East London.

Fri, 26 Jan, 2001 - 11:16

Kerryman David Higgins is Ireland's best performer on day two of the South African Open in East London. The Waterville native lies in joint tenth after 15 holes on four under.

Paul McGinley is the next-best placed Irishman in joint 34th on one under, though he has yet to tee off today.

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Courts Golf Place: Ireland Place: east London Place: Waterville Place: South Africa Person: Higgins Person: Kerryman Person: David Higgins Person: Paul McGinley Person: Darren Clarke Person: Clarke Person: Roger Wessels Event: South African Open

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