India’s Anirban Lahiri set to turn up the heat at Macao Open
Champion of 2014 in a five-way tie at the top and threatening to go low at his favourite hunting ground
India’s Anirban Lahiri is a staggering 55 under par for his last 14 rounds at the Venetian Macao Open – and by the law of probability he will be first or second when the final putt drops in the US$1.1 million event tomorrow night.
Lahiri moved ominously to the top of a crowded leaderboard after a “disappointing” three-under 68 left him in a five-way tie for the lead at eight-under-par 134 after the second round.
Joint overnight leader Ian Poulter struggled to a three-over 75 to slip back to five under, while European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke missed the cut by three shots. World No 14 Branden Grace (69-71) was still in touch but six shots back at two under.
“The triple bogey was obviously not the start I was looking for, but I was confident if I could claw myself back, I could put a score together,” said Lahiri.
“I’m still a bit disappointed I didn’t birdie one of the last three holes. However, I’m happy to keep myself in it.”
“My shoulder is beginning to heal and the nerves are settling down. I’m happy and I’m definitely in a better place physically. When I get to this golf course, I’m in a good place mentally.”
The same could not be said for Sutijet, who was mourning the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. “I’m happy with my score but I feel so bad as we have just lost our king. He was the best of the kings.”
