KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Australia's Nathan Holman shot a 6-under 65 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Maybank Championship Malaysia at the Royal Selangor Golf Club.
Holman, who had an opening round of 64, had seven birdies to reach 13-under at the halfway mark. Richard Bland of England also shot 65 on Friday to stay within two shots of the lead.
England's Danny Willett was among a group of golfers trailing Holman by five shots.
"I am enjoying the lead," Holman said. "It is why we play the game, to get ourselves in front and with a chance of winning big tournaments.