Singh grabs sole lead in Japan

India's Jeev Milkha Singh is flying high after his triumph at the European Tour's Volvo Masters in Spain as he took the sole second round lead in the Asahiryokuken Yomiuri Memorial in Japan.

Singh, who leads the Asian Tour’s UBS Order of Merit, blasted two eagles, five birdies against two bogeys for a seven-under-par 65 on Friday. After a 13-under-par 131 total, the 34-year-old Indian took a one stroke lead over local talent Tetsuji Hiratsuka who carded a similar score in the second round.

Last week, Singh surprised Europe's elite field in Spain with a one-stroke victory at Valderamma which was his second triumph of the season.

Chinese Taipei's Yeh Wei-tze, a former Malaysian Open winner, improved with a strong 64 in tied fourth place three strokes off the pace.

After firing matching 68s on the second day, Thai duo of Chawalit Plaphol and Thammanoon Srirot were in joint 23rd position after a 139 total. Compatriot Prayad Marksaeng, after a 67 on Thursday, stumbled in day two with a 74 in tied 46th spot.

On the US PGA Tour, Korea's Choi Kyung-ju struggled in the second round when he shot a 78 at The Tour Championship. He was in tied 25th place alongside American Ben Curtis with a total of 10-over-par 150. After carding a 67, Australia's Adam Scott, the Barclays Singapore Open winner, was tied for the lead wih American Joe Durant as both players achieved a two-day total of four-under-par 136.

November 3, 2006

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