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DP World Tour: Siem and Schneider Climb Leaderboard in Mauritius

Marcel Siem and Marcel Schneider posted low rounds at the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, while Allen John withdrew.

The second round of the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and the Sunshine Tour, took place at La Réserve Golf Links in Bel Ombre, Mauritius. Despite intermittent rain and coastal winds, German players Marcel Siem and Marcel Schneider made significant moves toward the top 20.

Schneider and Siem Break Into Top 20

Marcel Schneider opened his round with four birdies on the front nine, offsetting a bogey on the 9th. He added two more birdies on the back nine before closing with a bogey on the final hole. His 68 (-4) placed him in a tie for 20th.

Marcel Siem matched that position with an impressive 67 (-5), carding eight birdies and two bogeys. After an over-par opening round, the German veteran used his experience to climb the leaderboard.

Nick Bachem continued his steady play with a 70 (-2), balancing two bogeys with four birdies. He sits tied for 37th, maintaining a solid position heading into the weekend.

Mixed Results for German Contingent

Dominic Foos had a turbulent round, starting with a birdie but stumbling with a double bogey on the 8th. Despite three birdies on the back nine, two bogeys and another double bogey led to a 75 (+3), missing the cut at T116.

Allen John Withdraws Mid-Round

Allen John began on the 10th hole but struggled with three bogeys and a double bogey before withdrawing halfway through his round. He exited the tournament at +14 overall.

At the top of the leaderboard, South Africa’s Casey Jarvis leads at -12 after a 65. France’s Alexander Levy is two shots back following a bogey-free 66, while Spain’s Manuel Elvira sits one