Detry surges into lead at Open de France

Belgian’s eight-under 63 was the lowest round of the week thus far at Le Golf National

Thomas Detry of Belgium hits his drive on the 13th hole on day two of the FedEx Open de France at Le Golf National.  Picture: Warren Little/Getty

Thomas Detry carded an eight under par 63 to take a share of the lead into the weekend at the FedEx Open de France.

The Belgian’s effort was the lowest round of the week thus far at Le Golf National, matching the 63 he carded during the second round of the Men’s Olympic Golf Competition at this venue in August.