Sami Välimäki sets new course record in Mauritius

Sami Välimäki carded a bogey-free 10-under 62, breaking the course record, to take a two-shot lead in the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open.

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“It was a really nice round,” said the Finn. “I putted of course really good, made some longer ones – I haven’t made them the last couple of weeks, so it’s nice to get it rolling.

“Oli [Bekker] played a really good round as well, so we enjoyed the day. I feel like I found the rhythm and the speed for the greens and that was the key to the day.

“Just keep grinding, hitting good shots and just give those opportunities. I still hit the ball really well so just keep making those ones.”

South African Oliver Bekker lies in second place after closing with a bogey-free 64 followed by France’s Pierre Pineau in third place at 7-under.

“That was a good round,” said Pineau. “That was very tricky with the wind, a bit of rain on a few holes.

“I’m very happy with the way I hit my tee shots, put my chips close and holed some putts.

“Because of the wind, you’re sure you‘re going to miss some greens so you have to miss on the good side, and just make birdie on some easy holes. There’s five par fives, so that’s many opportunities.

“I’m just looking to focus on me and not the leaderboard, just play golf.”