India's Singh hits remarkable 63 to lead Austria Open

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2008

VIENNA (AFP) — India's Jeev Milkha Singh hit a remarkable 63 in the second-round of the weather-hit Austria Open here on Saturday, adding to his first round 64, to lead the field by four strokes.

His 127 two-round total equalled the lowest first two round score on the European Tour this season to leave England's Simon Wakefield, who followed Friday's 66, with a 65, in second spot.

Five shots behind Singh on joint third were New Zealand's Mark Brown and Australia's Peter Fowler.

Singh has been in consistent form for the majority of the year with two second place finishes to his name.

The Indian is naturally keen to go one step further, and he will have fewer better opportunities given that there is just 18 holes left to play at Fontana Golf Club after...