Maybin holds off Molinari

Gareth Maybin was coping well again today with leading the Italian Open, yet the vast majority of the spectators were following the group behind.

Maybin holds off Molinari
Fri, 08 May, 2009 - 12:10

Gareth Maybin was coping well again today with leading the Italian Open, yet the vast majority of the spectators were following the group behind.

European Tour rookie Maybin, beaten in a play-off for the South African Open in December, resumed three clear of the field after his course-record opening round of 64.

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