Cool Hoey sets the pace

A new “chilled out” attitude helped Ireland’s Michael Hoey continue his bid for a first European Tour title today.

Cool Hoey sets the pace
Fri, 20 Mar, 2009 - 19:58

A new “chilled out” attitude helped Ireland’s Michael Hoey continue his bid for a first European Tour title today.

The 30-year-old added a five-under-par 66 to his opening 69 to reach halfway on seven under par at the Madeira Islands Open BPI-Portugal on Porto Santo.

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