Lawlor takes lead in quest to defend G4D Open title  

The Irishman, who has a rare condition called Ellis–van Creveld syndrome, leads by a stroke after England’s Popert, 25, battled to a three-over 75 for a total of 143, helped by a closing birdie.

G4D OPEN: Brendan Lawlor watches his drive during Day Two of the G4D Open at Woburn Golf Club. Picture:  Matthew Lewis/R&A/R&A via Getty Images

Brendan Lawlor and Kipp Popert are again set for a showdown at Woburn as the world’s two leading golfers with a disability target success at The G4D Open.

Trailing by three shots overnight, defending champion Lawlor, 27, impressed in damp second round conditions to post a second successive 71 and a two-under-par total of 142.