Flawless Shaun Norris goes low to lead Steyn City Championship

South African golfer Shaun Norris leads the Steyn City Championship after a sublime second round at The Club at Steyn City on Friday.

LEADERBOARD | Steyn City Championship

Norris earned a three-stroke lead heading into the weekend as he posted a flawless round of 62, which included eight birdies and an eagle, to climb to 18-under par overall.

"Overall, my game was great and I gave myself a lot of chances. I'm smiling out there and I'm very happy," said Norris.

Norris' nearest challenger is fellow countryman James Hart du Preez, who finished with a clubhouse lead of 15-under with his 66.

Du Preez is relieved to be out of a slump and is focused of being in contention in the co-sanctioned DP World Tour event.

"I'm really looking forward to the weekend. I'm feeling really comfortable with my game," said Du Preez.

"Obviously, there will be a few more nerves on the weekend. But to be in this position is a privilege, and if you didn't feel nerves, it would be a little bit weird. It's going to be a lot of fun over the weekend." 

Dean Burmester also moved into contention as he sits on 13-under par with a 65 that included back-to-back eagles on holes 10 and 11.

Burmester, who is the highest-ranked South African golfer in the field at 76th, is exactly where he wants to be going into the weekend.

"I've got two more rounds around this beautiful golf course and I'm in contention in this tournament and right where I want to be."

Norris, who has his brother Kyle on his bag, is looking forward to having fun this weekend and taking advantage of home conditions.

"My gameplan will stay the same. I'll keep smiling, we'll have fun out there and see what happens," said Norris.

"I'm really enjoying being back at home with my family, and my brother and I are