IRISH golf is set for a second week of success after Simon Thornton put himself in position for a first Tour victory by moving to 10-under par after two rounds of the BMW International Open in Munich.

Welshman Bradley Dredge leads the BMW International Open in Munich at the halfway stage as star attractions Ernie Els and Sergio Garcia crashed out of the event.

Former Ryder Cup star Thomas Levet, who feared for his career at the start of the season, could tomorrow celebrate his first victory for three years.

England’s Nick Dougherty suddenly found himself only one shot off the lead when Swede Niclas Fasth hit trouble at the BMW International Open in windy Munich today.