Lloyd Saltman of Scotland a 64 in round 2

Lloyd Saltman followed up his first round of 65 yesterday with a spectacular round of 64 today. His round consisted of 6 birdies and an eagle and not a single bogey on the card. Conditions were perfect for the international field, the winds that were present yesterday vanished overnight and there were lots of birdies to be taken for the 88 players representing 16 countries here this week at the fabulous Hacienda del Alamo resort in Fuente Alamo,Spain. Saltman now enjoys a 8 shot lead going into the final round of the 54 hole event over James Busby of England who shot a fine round of 65 today. Tied in 3rd are Jamie Abbott and Gareth Shaw of England both at -5. The cut for the top 40 came in at +4.

Other notables Miguel Angel Martin par

Mark Mouland +4

Final Round play commences tomorrow at 9:00a.m.

Lloyd Saltman of Scotland opened the Hacienda del Alamo today with a 65!

Lloyd Saltman of Scotland opened with a 65 today and leads the 2011 Hacienda del Alamo Open. Lloyd who has recently graduated to the European Tour round consisted of a even par 36 on the front nine, but a record breaking back nine score of 29 which included 7 birdies! Lloyd has been a regular on the Hi5 Pro Tour the past few seasons and has used the valuable “winter tour” experience on the Hi5 Pro Tour to elevate his game to the next level. Saltman holds a 4 shot lead over Elias Bertheussen of Norway, Jamie Abott of England and last weeks first time winner Ken Benz of Switzerland all who shot 69 on the 6700+ meter Hacienda del Alamo golf course. Top amateur is Oddvar  Hjellegjerde of Norway who shot a fine round of 70. This week features a strong field composing of several European Tour and Challenge Tour players keeping their games in shape for the upcoming season.

Players were faced with gusting winds,cool temperatures and extremely slick greens where only 12 players were able to shoot under par of the 54 hole event and part one of the 2011 Hi5 Pro Tour Murcia Swing.

Tomorrow’s play commences at 9:00 a.m. and after round 2, the top 40 and ties will move onto the final round.

Oddvar Hjellegjerde current top amateur