Felicity Johnson snatches lead at Omega Dubai Masters with stunning 64
Saturday 10 December 2016 16:12, UK
Felicity Johnson carded a stunning 64 to take a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the season-ending Dubai Masters.
The Birmingham-born, world No 279, made eight birdies in her bogey-free round to race up the leaderboard from 47th overnight.
Johnson's round was her lowest for eight years, as she chases a first triumph since 2011.
A two-time winner on the Ladies European Tour, the 29-year has a two-stroke margin over compatriot Florentyna Parker.
"It's only a three-round event, so you try and put yourself in a good position heading into the final day - I think I did that pretty well," said Johnson.
Parker, the first-round leader, offset three bogeys with as many birdies in a level par 72.
Dane Emily Kristine Pedersen, and Aditi Ashok from India, are a further shot adrift following rounds of 71 and 70 respectively.
Leaderboard (Thru 36 Holes)
137: Felicity Johnson (Eng) 64
139: Florentyna Parker (Eng) 72
140: Aditi Ashok (Ind) 70
140: Emily Kristine Pedersen (Den) 71
141: Angel Yin (USA) 70
141: Ashleigh Simon (Rsa) 72
141: Laura Jansone (Lat) 72
141: Cheyenne Woods (USA) 73
141: Georgia Hall (Eng) 70
141: Lynn Carlsson (Swe) 70
141: Linda Wessberg (Swe) 71
141: Jade Schaeffer (Fra) 72
