Coltart storms to new course record at Ballyliffin

SCOTLAND'S Andrew Coltart set a new course record to storm into contention in the North West of Ireland Open at Ballyliffin.

Coltart carded a flawless six-under-par 66 for a two-under-par halfway total of 142 to lie just two shots behind playing partner Costantino Rocca.

Rocca, aiming to regain the title he won in the inaugural event three years ago, added a 69 to his opening 71 to finish four under, one clear of fellow Italian Massimo Florioli.