Ian Poulter leads Australian Masters

Ian Poulter leads Australian Masters

Published Dec. 16, 2011 3:34 a.m. ET

England's Ian Poulter birdied the final two holes for a 3-under 68 and a two-stroke lead Friday after the second round of the Australian Masters.

Poulter, also the first-round leader, had a 9-under 133 total at Victoria Golf Club.

Australia's Matthew Giles was second after a 68.

Top-ranked Luke Donald was 3 under after a 70.

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Greg Chalmers, 1 under after a 70, is trying to become the second player to complete the Australian Triple Crown after sweeping the Australian Open and Australian PGA last month. Robert Allenby accomplished the feat in 2005.

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