Date:18/05/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/05/18/stories/2008051855911800.htm

Sport - Golf

Atwal rises to tied 13th

Greenville: Arjun Atwal shot a four-under 67 in the second round that propelled him to tied 13th in the BMW Charity Po-Am on the Nationwide Tour here.

He shot five birdies against a lone bogey to take his total to seven-under 136 in the tournament that is spread out over three courses in the area.

Playing at the Thornblade Club, Atwal started with a birdie-brace on the second and third but a bogey on the par-five fifth pulled him back. Making the turn one-under, Atwal picked up three strokes on the 12th, 15th and 16th to complete a flawless back nine.

At the top, American David Mathis sizzled with a seven-under 65 at the Bright’s Creek Golf Club to grab the lead.

With a total of 14-under, Mathis took a two-stroke lead over compatriot Matt Weibring (68). — PTI