Alexander the Great surges into big lead at weather-affected Porsche European Open

23 September 2016 06:09

France's Alexander Levy produced a brilliant display to surge into a commanding lead on day two of the weather-affected Porsche European Open in Germany.

After morning fog caused a lengthy delay in play for the second day in succession, Levy returned to the course at Bad Griesbach Gijon to complete an opening round of 62 and edge ahead of overnight leader Bernd Wiesberger.

And the 26-year-old immediately carried on where he left off in round two, carding another eight birdies in 17 holes before play was suspended due to darkness.

At 17 under par, the two-time European Tour winner was six shots clear of Ryder Cup star Martin Kaymer, who also had one hole remaining, as well as England's Ross Fisher and Sweden's Robert Karlsson, who had three to play.

"It was really good," Levy said. "I said this morning that I just wanted to have fun and enjoy and play my golf. That is what I did today and now it's really nice. I played well and it is always good to be in a position like that.

"I finished my round well this morning with two birdies in the last two holes and started with three birdies on the first three holes. I think I'm in a good way and I just need to enjoy and to do my best to do my job."

Source: PA