Leading duo resume battle

Swede Fredrik Jacobson and England’s Greg Owen had the chance to take advantage of perfect early conditions when they resumed the Algarve Portuguese Open in first and second place respectively today.

Fri, 18 Apr, 2003 - 10:23

Jacobson, who broke the Vale do Lobo course record by two with his opening eight under par 64, set off again with two pars.

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