Julien Sale produced a back nine birdie blitz on his way to a second round seven under par 65 to take a one-stroke lead into the weekend of the Grand Final at Club de Golf Alcanada.
The Frenchman mixed ten birdies with three dropped shots on Friday in Alcúdia to reach 13 under par at the halfway stage, one shot ahead of Dutchman Lars van der Vight.
The Grand Final is the 28th and final event on the HotelPlanner Tour’s 2026 Road to Mallorca schedule, with the 45-man field competing for one of 15 DP World Tour cards on offer.
Having edged under par following an up-and-down front nine, Sale showed his class as he turned for home, with a hat-trick of gains from the 11th setting the tone. A par on the 14th was followed by back-to-back birdies on the next two holes before the 29-year-old rolled home his tenth gain of the day at the last.
SALE TAKES THE LEAD IN ESPANIA …..
As men Julien Sale posts a stunning second round 65 for a one shot lead at 13-under heading to closing two rounds Grand Final at Club de Golf Alcanada @HPlanner_Tour
“Today was a great round, and I cannot believe I made ten birdies. I’ve been playing really well and managed to make a couple of putts which was nice. I had a couple of mistakes, but the birdies were there”, said Sale.
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“Today was a great round, and I cannot believe I made ten birdies. I’ve been playing really well and managed to make a couple of putts which was nice. I had a couple of mistakes, but the birdies were there,” said the French star.
“Being in the final group is always good, I guess there’s a little more pressure sometimes but playing with John and Joseba everyone is playing well and pushing each other. After nine holes I was playing catch up but I just kept going and the putts started to drop.
“The back nine is easier here and there’s lots of opportunities so I knew if I kept playing well, I would give myself chances. The goal this week is to try and win the tournament so being in this position is great”.
Sale is assured of promotion to the DP World Tour following a fine campaign which has included a breakthrough victory and five further top ten finishes. After taking charge in Mallorca, Sale is now projected to top the season-long Rankings and become the first Frenchman to achieve the feat since Mike Lorenzo-Vera 19 years ago.
Van der Vight also showed his fire power on Friday, matching Sale’s effort with a bogey-free 65 of his own, helping him to 12 under par and solo second.
Overnight leader Joseba Torres also kept pace with a four under par effort meaning he’s one back of the Dutchman on 11 under. The Spaniard, who has uncle José María Olazábal mentoring him this week, requires a sixth place finish to keep his hopes of promotion to Golf’s Global Tour alive.
American John Catlin holds solo fourth on ten under par, one stroke clear of England’s Matthew Southgate and South African MJ Daffue.
The third round of the Grand Final will get under way from 10:38am on Saturday, with Sale teeing off alongside Van der Vight and Torres at 12:02pm.
