Martin Kaymer posts a bogey-free round on the Asian Tour as Thomas Pieters leads the PIF Saudi International at 13 under par.
The grand finale of the International Series on the Asian Tour is underway in Riyadh, and it’s clear who’s setting the pace. Thomas Pieters leads the field at 13 under par after two rounds. Representing the LIV Golf League team 4Aces GC, the Belgian followed up his opening 63 with a solid 66, securing a comfortable halfway lead. Just two shots behind is Anthony Kim, who made a strong comeback with a bogey-free 64. Adrian Meronk, teammate of Martin Kaymer at LIV Golf, is also in contention at 12 under par.
Asian Tour: Kaymer’s Clean Round Moves Him to Midfield
Martin Kaymer delivered a clean and steady performance on day two of the Asian Tour. The two-time Major champion carded a bogey-free 68, placing him at five under par and tied for 31st. On the front nine, Kaymer played a calm round with eight pars and a birdie on hole 7. He continued his rhythm on the back nine with birdies on holes 12 and 16, and pars on the rest.
Mixed Results for German Contingent
Maximilian Rottluff remains in the mix on the Asian Tour after a 69 on Friday, bringing him to three under par and tied for 49th. He started steadily with a birdie on hole 3, a bogey on 4, and a quick recovery on 6. A final birdie on 13 helped him finish under par. Meanwhile, Dominic Foos failed to make the cut. Despite a promising start with two birdies on the front nine and no mistakes, three bogeys over the final five holes dashed his hopes. At four over par, the 28-year-old exits the tournament.