A final hole birdie from Tyrone Ferreira saw the young South African join England’s Matthew Morris at the top of the leaderboard on day two of the Scottish Challenge.
Despite often attritional conditions at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel Golf and Country Club in Peebles, Scotland, Ferreira – who has finished in the top 20 in his last three Challenge Tour events – posted an eagle two in his round of 66 to join Morris on seven under par.
The Challenge Tour rookie, who hails from Johannesburg but is currently sharing a house in Manchester with fellow South African Branden Grace, said: “I’m not used to this sort of rain where I come from! It was also quite difficult to see the ball on the last few holes, so I’ve got to be pretty pleased with a 66. I haven’t got a Challenge Tour category, so I need to finish in the top ten here to get into next week’s tournament. So there’s no pressure!”
Morris’ return to the fairways after a two-year absence is starting to bear fruit after the Englishman shot a round of 68 for a share of the lead.
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