Murphy and Lowry find form and are ready to challenge

IN a complete turnaround to their recent form, both Gary Murphy and Shane Lowry now find themselves vying for victory in the Madrid Masters.

Murphy, who is battling to hold onto his Tour card, finished his second round in near darkness to be among the leading lights after a round of 65 to end in a share of third place at 12-under par tally on the Centro Nacional course.

Spain’s and World No. 8, Sergio Garcia (67) along with Scotland’s David Drysdale (65) head the event on 13-under par.