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Ryan Gerard in contention at French Open as Matt Fitzpatrick leads
Matt Fitzpatrick is bogey-free through 36 holes, while Jeff Winther and Michael Kim remain within one shot of the lead.
"I played really solid again," Matt Fitzpatrick said after securing the second-round lead at the French Open in Paris, finishing at 13-under 129. The Englishman remained bogey-free at Le Golf National after firing a 64.
Following a 64, Denmark's Jeff Winther sits one shot behind Fitzpatrick, while defending champion Michael Kim of the United States trails on 11 under par following a 68.
Seven shots off the pace, Sam Bairstow slipped following a 71, while Tommy Fleetwood, Joe Dean, and Scott Jamieson remain at six under.
Three shots off the lead, Ryan Gerard remains in contention for the second consecutive week after shooting a 6-under 65 on Friday.
Gerard aims to build on his form this weekend, potentially forcing his way into future Presidents Cup consideration after being excluded from U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker's 12-man roster.
Technically, the second round of the French Open is suspended, but at the Le Golf National you can certainly consider any situation defined with regard to the top of the ranking and the cutting area, since there are very few hits missing. At the command there is one of the world golf totems, Matt Fitzpatrick: the English brings out a nice -7 on [...]