Clément Charmasson Lights Up Challenge de España; Gillberg and Masaveu Lead

Day Two: Charmasson’s Sizzling Start

After a blistering first round, French golfer Clément Charmasson has continued his strong play at the Challenge de España, sitting comfortably in third place at -10. The 27-year-old fired a second-round 68, showcasing his credentials as a serious contender.

“Clément Charmasson 4th in the Challenge de España after the first round, two shots from the leader Victor Sidal Svendsen.”

– The Team

Charmasson, who began the day four shots off the lead, put himself firmly in contention with a bogey-free 68, featuring three birdies and an eagle. Now just two shots back from the lead, he will have a genuine chance to claim his maiden European Challenge Tour title on Sunday.

Gillberg and Masaveu Set the Pace

Leading the way are Sweden’s Anton Gillberg and Spain’s Rafa Celleja, who traded blows on the final day to finish tied at -11. Gillberg, a four-time Challenge Tour winner, carded a 69, while Celleja, playing on home turf, fired a second-round 67.

• **Leaderboard (Top 5)**
• T1. Anton Gillberg (-11)
• T1. Rafa Celleja (-11)
• 3. Clément Charmasson (-10)
• T4. Michael Hirschberger (-9)
• T4. Jack Senior (-9)

Meyer de Beco Steady in First Round

Belgian golfer James Meyer de Beco completed his debut Challenge Tour event with a steady first round, carding a 71 to sit in a share of 33rd place. Meyer de Beco, who earned his card at Qualifying School, will look to build on his solid start in his upcoming events.

What’s Next?

The final round of the Challenge de España tees off on Sunday at 9:00 AM local time. With a packed leaderboard and clear signing indicators, golf fans are in for a thrilling climax to the event. Stay tuned for more updates from the Challenge Tour!

Did you know?

Charmasson’s Rise – Despite his young age, Charmasson has alreadyaccumulated five top-10 finishes on the Challenge Tour, with a career-best tied second at the 2019 Alps de Provence Challenge. If he can maintain his form, he could well be challenging for the Challenge Tour Rankings in no time!