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Lowry eager to maintain momentum with Masters looming

Shane Lowry is determined to build on his strong start to the season after making the long journey to Singapore for his final event before the Masters.

Aditi Ashok Lies Tied Second At Andalucia Open On LET

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok fired a bogey-free four-under 68 that catapulted her into the tied second spot after the second round of the Andalucia Costa del Sol Open de Espana. At seven-under for 36 holes, Aditi, who won the season-opener in Kenya, is just two shots behind Australia's Kirsten Rudgeley (66-69) who is nine-under. The Indian shot 69 in the first round. India's other player in the Tour Championships, Diksha Dagar shot 72-71 to lie at T-23. Currently she is third in the Race to Costa Del Sol, the order of Merit for Ladies European Tour.

Joburg Open: Golfer Shubhankar Sharma Makes The Cut

Shubhankar Sharma added 1-under 69 to his first round even-par 70 to make the cut in the Joburg Open placed tied-43rd. Sharma, who is making an early start to his DP World Tour campaign, had two birdies and a double bogey in his first round. He added three birdies against two bogeys in the second. World No. 1,214 Nikhil Rama shot a brilliant, bogey-free round of 62 on day two to take a one-shot lead into the weekend at the Houghton Golf Club.