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Marcel Schneider has control in Austria, Conor Purcell slips back

Marcel Schneider is in the lead at the halfway stage
Marcel Schneider is in the lead at the halfway stage

Marcel Schneider is in control at the Austrian Alpine Open, shooting a super four-under 66 on Friday to stay two shots clear on 11-under-par.

Schneider had four birdies and no bogeys in a serene round at Gut Altentann, with fellow German Nicolai von Dellingshausen his nearest challenger on nine-under.

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England's Callum Tarren is third a shot further back, while New Zealander Daniel Hillier and South African Jayden Schaper are seven-under.

Ireland's Conor Purcell is one-under after following up Thursday's 68 with a one-over 71.

"My plan was to continue what I did yesterday, and that worked out well," said Schneider.

"I have to say, off the tee I wasn't as strong as yesterday. But I managed well on the holes where I missed the fairways to come out with par, so I didn’t drop a shot. Overall, super happy.

"Even struggling a bit off the tee, I was never in big trouble. But out of the semi-rough you could easily miss a green and not make up and down. I’m happy with the short game and shots into the green.

"It’s great having the support. Playing close to home is always nice. I love being in Austria as well. I like that."

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