BEAU CHAMP, Mauritius – Kurt Kitayama opened a two-shot lead halfway through the Mauritius Open with a second successive 65 on Friday.
Kitayama moved to 14 under par overall and ahead of co-overnight leader Chikkarangappa S (68), who was alone in second.
Victor Perez (69), who shared the lead with Chikkarangappa after the first round, was tied for third, with fellow Frenchman Matthieu Pavon (66) a shot further back on 11 under.
Kitayama, who came through qualifying school to join the European Tour for the new 2019 season, made nine birdies. His only slip was a double-bogey seven on No.