Colin Montgomerie led from the front as Europe battled into a 4 1/2 – 3 1/2 lead over Asia after the second day’s four-balls but warned there is still plenty of work to do if they are to claim a third victory at the tournament.

Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell emerged victorious in a play-off with India’s Jeev Milha Singh to win the Ballantine’s Championship.