Purcell eyes maiden win in Egypt

Conor Purcell is in top form in Egypt

Portmarnock’s Conor Purcell is chasing his maiden professional win on the MENA Tour in Egypt.

The Dubliner sits alone in fifth in the $75,000 NEWGIZA Open in Cairo, three shots behind England’s Curtis Knipes on seven-under.

A Walker Cup player last year, he followed an opening 70 with a 67 at NEWGiza Golf Club to give himself in a chance of winning the $13,500 top prize in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Tour event.
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Headfort’s Rory McNamara is six shots behind, tied for 12th on four-under after rounds of 73 and 67.