Els takes command in Scotland

Ernie Els finished his second round of the Scottish Open at 11 under par four shots ahead of European Open winner Phil Price, who carried on where he left off last week with a 68, and Australian Terry Price who birdied the last for a 68 and was the only player in the field not to have a bogey.

Els carded five birdies in his 67, dropping his only shot of the tournament so far on the 12th, and is in pole position to regain the title he won in 2000.