Smyth and Stadler in second-round command

Irishman Des Smyth and American Craig Stadler took advantage of the improved weather at Royal Aberdeen to take over the joint leadership of the Senior British Open championship today.

The pair were level par after 10 holes of their second round, with overnight leader Loren Roberts, the US Tour player making his first-ever appearance in an over-50s tournament, not due to go out until later in the day.