The Swede Marcus Kinhult signed a magnificent 65 for his 2nd day at the HNA Open de France - third European event of the Rolex Series 2018. He thus takes, alone, the lead of the leaderboard in front of 2 top 5 worlds John Ram and Justin Thomas but also Chris Wood. Grégory Havret moved into the top 5 at mid-tournament, just four strokes behind the leader. Raphaël Jacquelin, Alexander Levy and Michaël Lorenzo Vera also cross the cut.

Marcus Kinhult of Sweden putts on the 14th green during Day Two of the HNA Open de France at Le Golf National on June. (Photo by Tony Marshall / Getty Images)

Marcus Kinhult ended his go by playing 30 to end his day at -6 with 2 birdies and 2 bogeys on the return.

For his first appearance at the HNA Open in France, the talented 1-year-old Swedish, despite his 21 consecutive bogeys on Thursday, starts the weekend with 4 strokes ahead of the Englishman Chris Wood.

Author of 11 birdies and an eagle in hole N ° 3, he is ideally placed to win a 1st victory on the European Tour.

Thomas and Rahm, respectively 2nd and 5th in the world ranking both display a double bogey on their Friday card and still remain well placed at the start of the weekend. A good omen for the 2 rookies who seem ready to make their debut in the Ryder Cup next September.

Rahm shares 3rd position on the leaderboard alongside Dredge, with a card of 69 today. The Spaniard has entered an eagle in hole No. 3 and a double bogey in par 4 in hole No. 15. While Thomas was 4 under par after his 3rd birdie at hole 15 before tripping with a double bogey at 17 and ending the day at -2 under par (70)

The best French leaderboard player, Gregory Havret accompanies 15 other players at -2 under par.

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