Owen moves three clear at halfway

Greg Owen of England took a three-shot lead midway through the Algarve Open with a 2-under-par 70 Friday.

Owen eagled the 17th hole and had five birdies, but his round also included three bogeys and a double bogey, leaving him at 8-under 136 for the tournament

Marcel Siem of Germany was at 139 after a second-round 68 on a day with a bit of wind and overcast skies.

Overnight leader Fredrik Jacobson followed his course-record 64 with a 4-over 76 Friday and was tied with Carlos Rodiles of Spain in third place, another shot back.

Jarmo Sandelin had Friday's best round, a 67. He's in a five-way tie for sixth place overall, at 2 under.

Lee Westwood shot 81-79 and missed the cut.

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