
Jorge Campillo posted a 7-under 65 on Friday and will enter the weekend with a four-shot advantage at Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters.
The Spaniard began the day two shots off the lead but soon sat atop the leaderboard thanks to a hole-out eagle on the par-4 11th (his second hole). Campillo added five more birdies, highlighted by a 56-foot bomb on the 11th, to reach 15-under par at halftime.
“I made a good putt on ten to save par and then the eagle on 11 was a great way to set the tone,” said Campillo.
“It was a tough pitch shot but that’s the best part of my game. I hit it perfectly and it went in the hole, which was nice.
“I’m feeling good and although I have played a lot of events, I feel like I am playing better recently, and I just love playing golf. I don’t feel too tired and shooting 15 under over 36 holes doesn’t feel tiring for me.
“I’ve been putting the ball in play off the tee, hitting my irons great and then making the short putts.
“Last year at the KLM Open I was in this position after 36 holes and ended up finishing 29th, so I know there is a lot of golf left to play and I don’t know what’s going to happen over the weekend.”
He added, It would be nice. I have never won in Europe, always in Africa or Asia. Yeah, it would be great, definitely.
“Still a lot to go but it would be nice to win in your home country.”
England’s Dan Brown was 11 under and alone in second after a second-day 70.
Overnight leader Julien Guerrier (72) was among a group tied for third on 10 under, alongside Scott Jamieson (66) and Jordan Smith (67).
Betting favorite Jon Rahm shot 66 and sits tied for sixth on 8 under.
2024 Andalucia Masters
Top 10 Leaders: Round 2
Pos-Player-To Par (Rd 2)
1. Jorge Campillo -15 (-7)
2. Dan Brown -11 (-2)
3. Scott Jamieson -10 (-6)
3. Jordan Smith -10 (-5)
3. Julien Guerrier -10 (E)
6. Jon Rahm -8 (-6)
6. Jayden Schaper -8 (-6)
6. Angel Hidalgo -8 (-6)
6. Bernd Wiesberger -8 (-5)
6. Fabrizio Zanotti -8 (-3)
European tour communications press release and email used to compile recap.