Shubhankar lies tied-ninth in Singapore Classic

India’s Shubhankar Sharma was tied-ninth at seven-under after a bogey free 69, including a birdie and 16 pars, in the second round of the Singapore Classic here at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club.

Sharma saw all the action in his first three holes as he birdied the first, landed an eagle on the second and then had pars all the way.

England’s Andy Sullivan came home in just 28 shots to charge into a share of the lead. He was joined by Germany’s Freddy Schott and fellow Englishman Richard Mansell, who raced against the fading light to move one clear of the group of five in a share of fourth.

Six players share fourth place at eight-under. Another six, including Sharma, are tied for ninth at seven-under.

Sharma has had a very average season with his last two starts ending early, after missing the cut in Qatar and Johannesburg.

In the other four starts, which began late last year, his best finish was tied-16 at the Dubai Desert Classic. But his last two rounds have suggested a lot over the last few weeks.