Fiji, August 3: New Zealand’s Ben Campbell swept aside his closest rivals by firing a six-under-par 66 to surge to the top of the leaderboard after the early second round of the Fiji International presented by Fiji Airways on Friday. 

Campell held a share of the overnight lead after opening with a 67 at the Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course.

The New Zealander showed his intent to break clear of the tight leaderboard by charging towards the turn in 33 with three birdies.

He then moved further ahead by snaring four more birdies on holes 11, 12, 14 and 17 before dropping his only shot of the day on the closing 18 for a two-day total of 11-under-par 133.

"I played really well out there. I got off to a nice start, which was good.  I didn’t hit really too many bad shots out there. The putter was feeling good, I chipped it well, and yeah, it was just keeping the ball in play, so I couldn’t complain much," said Campbell. 

China’s Wu Ashun overcame his early tournament jitters by making his move with a 69 which was highlighted by an eagle three on 17 to stay six shots back of Campbell at the Fiji International presented by Fiji Airways, which being tri-sanctioned by the Asian Tour European Tour and ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia again.

“The conditions were very good today and I had enough time to warm up today, too.  Yesterday was a bit of a rush. 

“Today was way better and I had the time to warm up a little bit and the weather was better in the morning. Today I missed a couple birdie chances, but I’ll just go for it tomorrow and see what happens,” said the Chinese.

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