TERRASA, Spain — Edouard Espana of France shot a 3-under-69 Friday to take a one-shot lead after the second round of the Spanish Open.
Espana made four birdies to go with one bogey despite strong winds sweeping the Real Club de Golf El Prat course near Barcelona, leaving him at 7-under 137 and one stroke ahead of Argentine Ricardo Gonzalez.
Espana is Spanish for Spain, making the French player a suitable leader for this particular tournament. The Spanish name of the event is Open de Espana.
"I'm leading an open with my name everywhere, so it's very cool," Espana said.