Cameron Young leads the way at Dubai Desert Classic as Rory McIlroy falls back

The American added a second round of 64 to his opening 67.

Rory McIlroy plays his second shot on 13th hole during the second round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Picture: AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili

American Cameron Young held a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic as defending champion Rory McIlroy remained well off the pace.

Young added a second round of 64 to his opening 67 at Emirates Golf Club to reach 13 under par, with England's Andy Sullivan and Poland's Adrian Meronk his nearest challengers on 10 under.