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Colsaerts and Kapur share Dutch Open lead

Nicolas Colsaerts added a level-par 70 to his opening 62 to share the second round lead in the KLM Dutch Open.
Nicolas Colsaerts added a level-par 70 to his opening 62 to share the second round lead in the KLM Dutch Open.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
  • India's Shiv Kapur carded a two-under 68 for a share of the lead in the Dutch Open
  • Kapur is level with Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts who posted a level-par round of 70
  • The pair are one stroke ahead of three players, including American Todd Hamilton
  • Ryder Cup star Martin Kaymer among group of players a further shot behind
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(CNN) -- India's Shiv Kapur and Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts share the lead at the halfway stage of the KLM Dutch Open at Hilversum.

Colsaerts was unable to match his opening round eight-under-par 62, carding a level-par 70 for a 36-hole total of 132, while Kapur carded a 68 to add to his opening 64.

The pair are one stroke clear of Sweden's Christian Nilsson, 2004 British Open champion Todd Hamilton and Frenchman Jean-Francois Lucquin.

A group of seven players lie a further shot behind, including European Ryder Cup star Martin Kaymer, who carded a second successive 67.

"I hit the ball quite well. I suppose you could always have a couple of shots better," Kapur told the official European Tour website.

"It would have been nice to birdie the 18th but overall I am happy," added the 28-year-old former Asian Tour rookie of the year.

Meanwhile, Kaymer told reporters he is happy with his form ahead of the Ryder Cup next month. "I am playing well, I just need to the putts to drop."