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Wiesberger hits 9 birdies in a row to lead Willett by 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- Bernd Wiesberger put on a clinic with his irons to lead Danny Willett by one stroke halfway through the Maybank Championship on Friday.

Wiesberger has been on a hot streak, and the Austrian came to life at Saujana club from the par-4 seventh hole to notch nine consecutive birdies of his 11 overall.

That haul stands as the longest birdie run of the year, despite two bogeys.

The three-time European Tour winner acknowledged his feat after carding a 9-under 63 in tropical heat.

''It felt kind of natural.