Matt Fitzpatrick in Scottish Open contention after overcoming ‘worst’ conditions

Matt Fitzpatrick carded a second round of 66 in the Genesis Scottish Open (Tess Derry/PA)

US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick overcame being caught on the wrong side of the draw to play his way back into contention for the Genesis Scottish Open.

Of the 38 rounds under par on Thursday, 32 came from the early starters who averaged 70.39, more than three shots better than those playing in the windier afternoon conditions.