article_snippet: Matt Ford took advantage of calmer conditions for the morning starters to card six birdies and an eagle, with Matt Ford only blemishes coming on the ninth and 17th.
article_snippet: That left the 36-year-old 11 under par and one ahead of Spain's Eduardo de la Riva, who also returned a 66 containing eight birdies and two bogeys.
article_snippet: Both of De la Riva's bogeys came in Andy Sullivan first three holes, but the world number 369 responded with a flurry of birdies to keep Ford well within in Andy Sullivan sights. '
article_snippet: I am very happy with the first two rounds,' Andy Sullivan said.
article_snippet: Newly appointed Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke carded six birdies and two bogeys in a 68 .
article_snippet: Ireland's Kevin Phelan, who shared the overnight lead with Ford, could only add a 72 to Ford opening 67 to remain five under, one ahead of newly appointed Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke, who carded six birdies and two bogeys in a 68.
article_snippet: Kevin Phelan plays Kevin Phelan sceond shot into the 14th green during the second round of the Africa Open .
highlights_snippet: Matt Ford took advantage of calmer conditions to card a second-round 66 .
  
highlights_snippet: Matt Ford hit six birdies and an eagle to leave the 36-year-old 11 under par .
  