Canberra golfer Brendan Jones is within striking distance of sealing a place in July's British Open after a flawless second round helped him leap into contention at the Mizuno Open in Japan.
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With the leading four players in the event not already exempt to book their place at St Andrew's, Jones carded a bogey-free five-under 67 to move to a share of sixth place at six-under.
Persistent injuries and average form means Jones has dropped to No.410 in the world after being on the edge of the top 50 a few years ago.
His last appearance at a major was at the British Open in 2012. Jones has previously won the Mizuno Open twice, in 2004 and 2013. New Zealander Michael Hendry (10-under) is the leader at the halfway mark.