Irish lag behind as Colsaerts and John lead way at Dunhill Links

Pádraig Harrington best placed as outsiders lead in Scotland

Rory McIlroy and Billy Horschel on the first tee on day two of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Kingsbarns. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Two players with a combined world ranking of 1,702 share the lead at the halfway stage of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Former Ryder Cup player Nicolas Colsaerts carded a 65 at Carnoustie to reach 14 under par, a total matched by Australia's Cameron John courtesy of a 68 at St Andrews following an opening 62 at Kingsbarns.