WARE, England — Andy Sullivan carded a blistering 28 on the back nine to sit at the top of a leaderboard filled with home favorites after the second round of the English Championship on Friday.
The 2016 Ryder Cup player turned in 34 then made seven birdies on his way home to sign for a 62 and a 14-under total, one shot clear of countryman Laurie Canter and South Africa's Dean Burmester.
England's Richard Bland, Steven Brown and Andrew Johnston were alongside Welshman Jamie Donaldson in a large group of players at 11 under.
Sullivan sandwiched five birdies in a row from the 12th with gains on the 10th and 18th on his back nine at Hanbury Manor.