Nacho Elvira shoots 2nd straight 64 to take Soudal Open lead

The Associated Press ·
ANTWERP, BELGIUM - MAY 24: Nacho Elvira of Spain putts on the 9th green during the second round of the Soudal Open 2024 at Rinkven International GC on May 24, 2024 in Antwerp, Belgium.
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ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Spanish golfer Nacho Elvira shot a 7-under 64 for the second straight day to take the lead of the Soudal Open after the second round on Friday.

Elvira had seven birdies in a bogey-free round at Rinkven International Golf Club. He's one stroke ahead of Ross Fisher, who carded an eight-birdie 63.

Romain Langasque stood third, three strokes back after a 67.

Elvira is seeking his second victory on the European tour after winning the Cazoo Open in 2021.

There was an unusual scene during the round when South African golfer Louis de Jager took his shirt off and unbuckled his belt to hit a shot out of the water — apparently in an effort to avoid getting muddied. He was in a tie for 23rd.

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