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Otto shoots 67 for lead at Madeira Open

Published: March 21, 2008

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SANTO DA SERRA, Madeira Islands (AP) — South Africa's Hennie Otto took a four-stroke lead in the Madeira Islands Open on Friday, shooting his second straight 5-under 67 in the round delayed 2 1/2 hours by high wind, then suspended because of darkness.

Wearing clothes purchased at the pro shop to replace his lost luggage, the 31-year-old Otto eagled the par-4 10th, pitching in from 10 yards off the green after a wind-assisted 385-yard drive.

More than half the players were unable to complete the round.

First-round leader Sven Struever of Germany and Fredrik Widmark of Sweden were tied for second at 6 under. Struever was even par for the day through nine holes, while Widmark was 2 under through six.