Matthieu Pavon remains two shots clear at halfway stage of Italian Open

Pavon followed an opening 63 with a 70 on Friday to reach nine under par, with compatriot Julien Guerrier and Spain’s Adrian Otaegui on seven under

LEADER: France’s Matthieu Pavon holds the halfway lead in the Italian Open. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

France’s Matthieu Pavon maintained his two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the DS Automobiles Italian Open.

Pavon followed an opening 63, his lowest-ever round on the DP World Tour, with a 70 on Friday to reach nine under par, with compatriot Julien Guerrier and Spain’s Adrian Otaegui on seven under.