Marcel Schneider has control in Austria, Conor Purcell slips back
Marcel Schneider is in control at the Austrian Alpine Open, shooting a super four-under 66 on Friday to stay two shots clear on 11-under-par.
Schneider had four birdies and no bogeys in a serene round at Gut Altentann, with fellow German Nicolai von Dellingshausen his nearest challenger on nine-under.
England's Callum Tarren is third a shot further back, while New Zealander Daniel Hillier and South African Jayden Schaper are seven-under.
Ireland's Conor Purcell is one-under after following up Thursday's 68 with a one-over 71.
"My plan was to continue what I did yesterday, and that worked out well," said Schneider.
"I have to say, off the tee I wasn't as strong as yesterday. But I managed well on the holes where I missed the fairways to come out with par, so I didn't drop a shot. Overall, super happy.
"Even struggling a bit off the tee, I was never in big trouble. But out of the semi-rough you could easily miss a green and not make up and down. I'm happy with the short game and shots into the green.
"It's great having the support. Playing close to home is always nice. I love being in Austria as well. I like that."
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