India's Aditi Ashok staged a remarkable fight back on the back nine of the second round to make the cut at the lalla Meryem Golf Cup, here on Friday.
The 18-year-old Indian, who won the ladies European Tour Qualifying School to earn playing rights on the ladies European Tour, carded a first round of even par 72 late Thursday. She followed that up with a 74 and is now two-over 146 for two rounds and tied 31st but half the field is yet to finish.
The other Indian, Vani Kapoor missed out carding 77 and 76.
"I played well on both days but could have saved a few more shots," said Aditi, who has her father, Ashok on the bag.
As for the final two rounds, she added, "I hope I can keep the ball in play and create more chances during the weekend."
Aditi was eight shots behind leader Florentyna Parker, who opened with a five-under par 67 and added a one-under 71 on second to get to six-under for 36 holes.
Elsewhere, Having worked on his game with coach Vijay Divecha, India's top golfer Anirban lahiri shot six-under 66 saw him placed third at the end of the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship.