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Jamie Donaldson leads Thailand Golf Championship in search for British Open spot

The leader's margin may have shrunk on Friday, but Jamie Donaldson remains in control at the Thailand Golf Championship.

After a 9-under 63 in the opening round that staked him three ahead, Donaldson followed up with a 68 at Amata Springs Golf Club to retain a two-shot margin. His deep foray into red numbers over 36 holes did not mean an easy time so far, though, for the 40-year-old Welshman.

“I’ve played well for the first two days," Donaldson said. "It can be tough out there ... (and) you need to keep the momentum going and I managed to do that today.