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Danny Willett shoots 8-under 62 to lead European Masters before thunderstorm halts 2nd round

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Danny Willett of England lines up a putt at the 17th hole during the second round of the Omega European Masters golf tournament in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Friday, July 24, 2015. (Peter Klaunzer/Keystone via AP) (The Associated Press)

Danny Willett of England tees off at the 16th hole during the second round of the Omega European Masters golf tournament in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Friday, July 24, 2015. (Peter Klaunzer/Keystone via AP) (The Associated Press)

Danny Willett shot an 8-under 62 Friday to open up a one-shot lead in the European Masters before thunderstorms stopped the completion of the second round.

Willett, who tied for sixth at the British Open last week, has an overall 13-under 127 in the European Tour event.

South Korean duo Y.E. Yang and Seukhyun Baek both shot 63 and are tied for second.

Defending champion David Lipsky of the United States hit another 66 and is tied fifth on 8-under.