Despite travel dramas, Herbert shares lead in Japan

Forrest carded nine birdies and one bogey in his second-round 62, finishing with back-to-back birdies to reach 10-under on Friday.

Herbert enjoyed nine birdies and two bogeys in his round of seven-under, while Thailand’s Janewattananond finished with a hat-trick of birdies at the 16th, 17th and 18th to also sign for a 63.

Victorian Herbert, whose arrival into Japan was delayed by travel issues earlier in the week, sits 11th on the Race to Dubai Rankings and believes his late arrival may have been beneficial.

“It was a bit of a travel debacle getting here. It might have been a bit of a blessing in disguise,” the 27-year-old said.

“You don’t have the same memories from hitting bad shots in the practice round, or knowing where the bad places are. Just stand up, look at a target, and hit it.

“Nick, my caddie, got here when he should have and did all…