PETALING JAYA, May 28 (Bernama) -- Two national golfers, Iszaimi Ismail and Kenneth de Silva share the top spot of the Kurnia-Saujana Amateur Open golf championship after accumulating an identical scores of one-under 143.
In today's round, overnight leader Iszaimi posted three birdies and four bogeys for one-over 73.
"My game was not so good today. I was a bit struggling with my putting. Hopefully, I will be able to focus more on my game in tomorrow's final round," said Iszaimi, 19, who is currently studying at the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy in the United States.
Meanwhile, Kenneth captured four birdies and drop two bogeys and a double bogey at the par-4 first hole for an even par scores Thursday.
"Overall, my game was okay, except for the lost ball at the first hole which resulted in a double bogey. I'll certainly try and do my best tomorrow," said Kenneth.
Following with two strokes adrift to settle in third position was former national golfer, Mohamad Iylia Jamil.
After today's round, only 61 players will continue their challenge in the finals round tomorrow.
LEADING SECOND ROUND SCORES:
Note: (Malaysia unless stated)
143 - Kenneth De Silva 71-72, Iszaimi Ismail 70-73
145 - Mohamad Iylia Jamil 73-72
146 - Akhmal Tarmizee 75-71
148 - Gavin Kyle Green 76-72, Aung Win (MYA) 76-72, Roderick Staunton (HKG) 72-76
149 - Jhonnel Ababa (PHI) 76-73, Nay Bala Win Myint (MYA) 75-74
150 - Gregory Foo (SIN) 76-74, Peter Villaber (PHI) 76-74, Rufino Bayron (PHI) 74-76
151 - Gagan Verma (IND) 80-71
152 - Mhark Fernando (PHI) 79-73, Jerson Balasabas (PH1) 77-75
-- BERNAMA
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