Jesper Svensson Takes One-Stroke Lead in South African Open

Svensson Overcomes Two Bogeys to Lead, with Lagergren, Jarvis, and Manassero Tied for Second

Swedish golfer Jesper Svensson leads the South African Open Championship by one stroke after the second round, shooting a 5-under 67.
Svensson overcame two bogeys to finish his second round on nine under-par for the tournament.
Overnight leader and fellow Swede Joakim Lagergren, South African Casey Jarvis, and Italian Matteo Manassero are tied for second place.
South African Ryan van Zelzen shot the low round of the day with a faultless 65.
Only one player in the top 100 in the rankings, No. 85 Thriston Lawrence of South Africa, is in the field and is tied for 26th at six shots back.