South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence Leads After 63 at Crans‑sur‑Sierre

Defending champion Thriston Lawrence from South Africa produced a spectacular 63 in the second round, putting him two strokes ahead of the field. Starting his round from the 10th tee, Lawrence’s first birdie arrived on the par‑3 13th, after which he settled into a rhythm that produced a run of six consecutive birdies beginning at the 16th. The 29‑year‑old closed the round with a string of pars, finishing the 36 holes at 13‑under and positioning himself strongly for a third title this weekend.