Wallace shoots a clean 62 in taking a 4-stroke lead at the European Masters

By The Associated Press

Matt Wallace from England watches his tee shot during the first round of the European Masters Golf Tournament, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. (Valentin Flauraud/Keystone via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/VALENTIN FLAURAUD]

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Matt Wallace of England has shot 8-under 62 and is without a bogey after 36 holes in taking a four-stroke lead at the European Masters. The 91st-ranked Wallace won the last of his four European tour titles six years ago. He made five birdies in six holes, including back-to-back chip-ins at Nos. 4 and 5, to close his front nine on Friday. Then he had three birdies in a row from No. 14 at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club in the Alps. He is 14 under par overall. That is equal or better than three of the last six winning scores at the event.