Fitzpatrick jumps ahead in France as Perez set to miss cut despite ace! — SkimNews
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- Matt Fitzpatrick carded a seven-under 64 to move to 13 under par, combining an eagle with five birdies for a one-shot halfway lead at Le Golf National
- Jeff Winther matched Fitzpatrick's round with a bogey-free 64, securing second place and a spot in Saturday's final pairing
- Michael Kim, the defending champion, fell two shots behind after a three-under 68 that included a closing bogey from a greenside bunker
- Victor Perez is set to miss the cut despite a hole-in-one on the 11th, finishing two under after a triple-bogey on his final hole
- Marcel Siem surged into contention with a second-round 64, joining Thriston Lawrence and Angel Hidalgo four strokes off the lead
- Eugenio Chacarra remained in the hunt at four under through 36 holes, posting rounds of 70 and 68 amid his push in the Race to Dubai standings
Why it matters: Fitzpatrick’s bogey-free consistency gives him control of a tightly packed leaderboard where six players sit within four shots of the lead, raising the stakes for weekend execution; a win would strengthen his position in season-long rankings and boost momentum ahead of upcoming Ryder Cup selections.
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