Strydom sets course record

Ockie Strydom’s new course record of 9-under 63 moved him within two shots of clubhouse leader Thriston Lawrence at the South African Open on Friday before play was suspended overnight because of lightning. The South African recorded nine birdies at the Blair Atholl Golf and Equestrian Estate to close in on his countryman. Lawrence shot a second-round 67 that left him at 13-under 131 overall on the longest course (8,161 yards) used on the European tour.