John Murphy continues hot streak with early move up Spanish Open leaderboard

Murphy, who rose by 290 places in the Official World Golf Rankings after his performance in Scotland, is on pace for another rise

John Murphy. File photo: Brynn Anderson, AP

Kinsale golfer John Murphy has continued his strong form on the European Tour by moving into the top 15 at the Acciona Open de Espana.

The 23-year-old carded a second consecutive 68 to guarantee his place in the weekend's action at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, where he sat in 15th position on six-under as the late starters got underway.