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Aussie Armstrong angles his way to lead at PNG Open

First-round leader Louis Dobbelaar remains well placed for a weekend title tilt at the PNG Open. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

A putter tweak is paying dividends for Canberra native Josh Armstrong, who has poured in 15 birdies across two rounds to lead the PNG Open by one stroke at the halfway point.

A return to sunny conditions provided perfect scoring conditions at Royal Port Moresby Golf Club on Friday and Armstrong took advantage as he shot an eight-under 64 to reach nine under and lead by a shot from Queensland pair Brett Rankin (66) and Louis Dobbelaar (69).

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