Ernie Els shoots 69 to maintain 1-stroke lead in Germany

Munich: Ernie Els shot a 3-under 69 in the second round of the BMW International Open to maintain his one-stroke lead on Friday.

The South African made six birdies, a double bogey and a bogey for an overall total of 12-under 132. Els, who shot a 63 on Thursday, won the British Open in 2002 and 2012 and the U.S. Open in 1994 and 1997.

Matthew Baldwin of England (69) and Alexander Levy of France (68) are next.

Defending champion Danny Willett of England shot a 65 for the best round of the day and a share of fourth place with Bernd Wiesberger of Austria.