Chonburi (Thailand), Dec 12 (IANS): England’s Tommy Fleetwood braved tough playing conditions to snatch a second round lead with a three-under-par 69 at the Thailand Golf Championship here Friday.

The Englishman took a one-shot advantage over Australia’s Marcus Fraser and compatriot former World No.1 Lee Westwood with his two day total of four-under-par 140 at the Amata Spring Country Club.

Tirawat Kaewsiribandit, the local favourite, shared fourth place with Jonathan Moore of the United States while Thongchai Jaidee together with Germany’s Martin Kaymer and American Paul Peterson are tied for sixth on 143.

Fleetwood was among 12 players who broke par under testing conditions where swirling winds made golfing an extremely challenging contest.

“I woke up and turned up with a good golf swing today. I played really well and had only about three or four bad shots. That’s what you need to do on a course with windy conditions like this,” said Fleetwood in a release Friday.

“My game felt good to be honest. Compared to yesterday where I had to scrap out a result and shoot a one-under which was unbelievable.”