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Kaymer takes familiar position as leader in Abu Dhabi

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- New year, same old story for Martin Kaymer at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

The two-time major winner from Germany set up another chance for a fourth victory at his regular year-opening tournament, shooting a second straight 6-under 66 Friday to take a one-stroke lead after the second round.

''My favorite golf course,'' Kaymer said after tapping in a birdie on the par-5 18th to nudge ahead of Rafa Cabrera Bello with a 12-under 132 total.

Kaymer has averaged 68.73 in 38 rounds over the 7,583-yard National Course, a long track that suits his eye and his game.