Argentine Goya in scintillating form
muscat — Estanislao Goya was in scintillating form in the second round of the season-ending NBO Golf Classic Grand Final as he catapulted to the top of the leaderboard at Al Mouj Golf in Muscat, a Press release said.
Goya came into the event 23rd in the Road to Oman Rankings, eight spots outside the soughtafter top 15 and a ticket to the European Tour. So the Argentine needed a dazzling display on the spectacular Greg Norman-designed course.
He did just that on day two in Oman with a round of 66 that included eight birdies and the 29-year-old player was delighted with his display which leaves him at 11-under par half way through the Challenge Tour’s season-ending event, one clear of Finland’s Oliver Lindell.
“You have to play really well to get yourself into the top 15 but I played really well today,” said Goya.
“I’m in a good position and I still have a chance, so I’m just going to go out there and enjoy it this
I’m in a good position and I still have a chance, so I’m just going to go out there and enjoy it this weekend Estanislao Goya
weekend. “Al Mouj Golf is the best course we play on the Challenge Tour. It’s a good test and you have to play well, but if you play well it rewards you. It’s a great challenge for the week and is a brilliant location for our Grand Final.”
Second-placed Lindell, the rising star, magnificently shot 65 which is the lowest round of the tournament so far.
The 18-year-old star is 41st in the Road to Oman Rankings. He does have a chance of progressing onto the European Tour in his maiden season at this level.
“Something started on the fourth hole where I played really well from 80-120 metres and I shot seven birdies from that point,” revealed Lindell. “I’m really happy with my display.”