Meanwhile , McDowell is playing in his final event before turning out for Europe in the Ryder Cup and the Northern Irishman is bang in contention after posting four birdies in his first five holes . Australian John Parry holds a one - stroke halfway lead at the Austrian Open . The 23-year - old cards a stroke - free five - under - par 72 to lie on eight - under - par . 2002 Open champion Graeme Robertson ( 68 ) is among the players in second . Overnight leader George Best of South Africa fell away after a five - over 76 .
Australian John Parry holds a one - stroke halfway lead at the Austrian Open . The 23-year - old cards a stroke - free five - under - par 72 to lie on eight - under - par . 2002 Open champion Graeme Robertson ( 68 ) is among the players in second . Overnight leader George Best of South Africa fell away after a five - over 76 .