Murphy races into Challenge Tour contention in South Africa

Meanwhile, on the Alps Tour, West Waterford’s Gary Hurley made nine birdies in a seven-under 65 to move to within two shots of the lead heading into the final round of the New Giza Golf Club in Cairo.

Kinsale's John Murphy moved into contention for his maiden Challenge Tour title in the Mangaung Open in South Africa.

Kinsale’s John Murphy slammed his foot on the gas and played 30 holes in a sensational 10-under par to move into contention for his maiden Challenge Tour title in the Mangaung Open in South Africa.

The 23-year old former Walker Cup star had 12 holes of his weather-delayed second round to compete and made the most of it in the morning, firing an eagle and five birdies against a bogey and a double-bogey in a 68 to move up to 41st on seven-under at halfway.