Poulter five shots clear

Ian Poulter established a five-shot lead at the half-way point of the weather-interrupted Barclays Singapore Open today after blitzing a flawless seven-under-par 64 second round at Sentosa Golf Cub.

Daniel Chopra had set the clubhouse lead last night at seven-under-par following a bogey free six under 65, but was eclipsed by the brilliant Poulter and the Swede was forced to settle for a share of second with qualifier Chan Yih-shin of Chinese Taipei, who was also bogey free for his 68.

Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell completed his final four holes in five-under-par courtesy of an eagle at the last to card a six-under 65 to join a group including Ernie Els and Soren Kjeldsen tied for fourth six shots off the pace.

“It feels good. I went out last night and played a couple of holes and started off with two birdies after hitting two shots within 12 inches which was a nice start. Then I was back out there this morning and birdies the par five, birdied the sixth and started to roll some putts in so it was nice,” said Poulter.

“I feel good, I am seeing the putts pretty early. I’m standing over it and seeing my line which is nice and the good thing is I am hitting my lines which is good.”

Returning this morning after completing three holes of his second round last night in two-under-par, Poulter took advantage of soft receptive greens at the usually demanding Serapong course to reach the turn in five-under 31.