Tommy Fleetwood took inspiration from his Ryder Cup team-mate Shane Lowry to edge into a one-shot lead at the DP World India Championship in Delhi.
The Englishman emulated his playing partner's opening-round 64 after getting off to a fast start on day two with five of his eight birdies coming in his opening nine holes.
Fleetwood was able to keep a bogey off his card as he finished 12 under, one ahead of Lowry who had four birdies and a bogey in a 69 which kept him just a stroke behind.
Fellow former Open champion Brian Harman joined Lowry in a tie for second after a seven-under 65.
"I feel like if I'm playing with Shane for the next two days, I'll be doing something right probably," said Fleetwood, who credited a post-round range session after his opening 68 for the improvement.
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