Jeev sole leader after round 2 in Japan Tour event

Fukuoka, Japan, Nov 3 (UNI) Jeev Milkha Singh continues to fly high after his triumph at the Volvo Masters and the seasoned Indian grabbed the sole lead with a scintillating seven-under 65 after second round in the Asahiryokuken Yomiuri Asoiizuka Memorial Open here today.

After rounds of 66 and 65, the Indian sits pretty at the top with 13-under 131, with a one-shot lead over Tetsuji Hiratsuka who carded a similar score in the second round.

Jeev blasted two eagles, five birdies against two bogeys in his impressive outing in the 100,000,000 yen event today.

Playing his back nine first, Jeev began with a bang and firing an eagle. Parring the next three holes was akin to the lull before storm as the Indian reeled off four birdies on the trot and then parred the 18th hole to take turn at six-under.

It was, however, not the same story as he resumed his journey as he dropped bogeys on the fourth and ninth but picking up a shot on the third and another eagle on the eighth ensured he finished the day on a high.

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