Thornton in touch as Dredge takes Munich lead

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.

Thornton, 33, carded a second straight 67 to trail just three strokes behind Welshman Bradley Dredge, who also signed for a five-under par score.

The former Royal Co. Down assistant pro had just one bogey and again benefitted from a ‘two thumb’ putting grip that saw him add an impressive 24 putts to Thursday’s tally of 25.